316 engine
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j_drift
- E30 Zone Newbie
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hello, i have an L plate touring, 316, the engine has a few problems, just wondering would a 316 from an e36 go in?
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bimanut
- E30 Zone Camper
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It would be a lot easier to either fix the engine you have or buy another e30 1.6 or 1.8 than trying to fit an e36 engine
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Brianmoooore
- E30 Zone Team Member
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Early E36 316i saloons were fitted with M40 engines, and one of these would fit into an E30 OK, but would need manifolds, sump and oil pick up swapping over, so you'd need to invest in a few gaskets at the very least.
As said above, fitting a 1.6 M40 from an E30 would be a lot easier, or you could upgrade to the externally identical 1.8 M40, although you'd need the ECU and AFM as well.
As said above, fitting a 1.6 M40 from an E30 would be a lot easier, or you could upgrade to the externally identical 1.8 M40, although you'd need the ECU and AFM as well.