alrite guys. . . . need abit of help here
i got a 318is lump which is in the process of getting re-built. . . and i need to get the parts together for the re-build.
its out of a 1990 if im correct. . m42 318is (136bhp model) well thats what ive been told.
just wanted to know if its a twin cam. . . how would i know?
cheers guys.
Gav
help on 318is
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kam-325i
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The 318IS engine is a twin cam.....
Engine looks like this
Engine looks like this
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Royalratch
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If it's an M42 it's twin cam.
Does it look this?
If you want more proof then take the cover off the head.
Does it look this?
If you want more proof then take the cover off the head.
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E30GAV
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yup it does look like that!!!
whats your guys overall opinion of the engine. . . preformance wise etc. . .
my mechanic was goin on about some crap that get the model with the twin cam thats worth re-building or something. . . so just wanted to make sure.
Gav
whats your guys overall opinion of the engine. . . preformance wise etc. . .
my mechanic was goin on about some crap that get the model with the twin cam thats worth re-building or something. . . so just wanted to make sure.
Gav
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a good place to start your research. http://www.esatclear.ie/~bpurcell/index.htmlE30GAV wrote:yup it does look like that!!!
whats your guys overall opinion of the engine. . . preformance wise etc. . .
my mechanic was goin on about some crap that get the model with the twin cam thats worth re-building or something. . . so just wanted to make sure.
Gav