i have been told my 318is is a m44 engine how do i no
http://s1073.photobucket.com/user/steve ... c.jpg.html
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jmc330i
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Not easy to see the pic on my phone, but that looks like a MAF (rather than the M42 AFM) so it should be an M44.
Another quick way to tell is the thermostat housing - M42 metal, M44 plastic.
Another quick way to tell is the thermostat housing - M42 metal, M44 plastic.
James
'91 325i Sport
'93 318i touring 16v
'91 325i Sport
'93 318i touring 16v
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Andyboy
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M44 with MAF, plastic stat and plastic cam sensor.
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ElReyes
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Intake Manifold looks like the later type M44.
Not sure if some M42s used this too...
Not sure if some M42s used this too...
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Andyboy
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M42 to M44 changeover was 1995, facelift was late '96.willnz wrote:It has pfl grilles, suggests m42.
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