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by guru26
Thu Apr 21, 2011 8:26 pm
Forum: M40 / M42 Engines
Topic: blown engine
Replies: 1
Views: 161

blown engine

I have a 3161 that blown it engine, i have been offered a low mileage 1800i free is there much needed to change to fit this engine?? all answers appreciated. Cheers
by guru26
Wed Dec 29, 2010 11:21 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: engine worries
Replies: 10
Views: 502

Re: engine worries

thanks all for advice will go through your check lists. as i am in holland prices here are stupidly high, anyone recomend a parts supplier in UK or germany
by guru26
Wed Dec 29, 2010 2:54 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: engine worries
Replies: 10
Views: 502

Re: engine worries

checked the leads plugs and ditributor, getting good spark, but did not check underload, how did you check this without going to buy new leads at 225 euros a set?
by guru26
Wed Dec 29, 2010 12:30 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: engine worries
Replies: 10
Views: 502

Re: engine worries

I am actualy an Aussie living in Holland.. but all forums here are in dutch and i have had no reply to my english requests.. thanks i will have a look is it an easy fix for a home mechanic, or is sit an expert type of job??
by guru26
Tue Dec 28, 2010 9:27 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: engine worries
Replies: 10
Views: 502

Re: engine worries

a bit mre rattle than usual.. and a bit lumpy at idle.. drives ok under 3,500 rpm no miss firing or lose of power?
by guru26
Tue Dec 28, 2010 8:21 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: engine worries
Replies: 10
Views: 502

engine worries

i need some advice before i go to a garage and get ripped off? as of yesterday my 1993 316 tourings engine is losing power? i have checked spark plugs, leads, distributor and timing. What is happening at 3,500rpm it miss fires and won't go any faster than 65 mph? and fuel consumption has inceased dr...