Posts tagged BMW E36

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March 26, 2013 • BMW E36, BMW

1994/1995 BMW E36 318is Sport Option Pack

In October 1994 BMW Australia introduced a sport option pack for the 318is coupe. This option pack included 16-inch alloys and certain M-Technic parts. I've...

March 22, 2013 • BMW E36, Parts Cars

Second parts car gone

A$100 was the amount received for the shell of my 1992 318i parts car, with no bonnet, guards, boot, doors, interior or transmission. Once again I have my...

February 22, 2013 • BMW E36, Parts Cars

Bought another parts car

Like a little old lady that collects stray cats, I seem to be doing the same with BMW E36s. I found a 1992 318i automatic sedan with a blown head gasket for...

February 12, 2013 • BMW E36

Fitting US market cup holders to an Australia BMW E36

Aside from some cup holders inside the glove box lid that are only really suited to a picnic, the Australian market 1991 to 1997 3 series (E36) is bereft of...

February 9, 2013 • BMW E36

BMW E36 engine reliability guide

When you are shopping for a car as old as the E36 generation 3 series, it makes sense to choose the model that will be the most reliable and require the least...

February 3, 2013 • BMW E36, BMW

The BMW M52 engine and the Nikasil problem

There is already a lot of information online about the problems with M52 and M60 engines due to the aluminium block and Nikasil cylinder bore lining used in...

December 23, 2012 • BMW E36, Parts Cars

Parts car progress

It has been two months since I bought this written off car, which I planned to remove some parts for myself and sell of the rest for profit. So far I am about...

October 25, 2012 • BMW E36, Parts Cars

Bought a parts car

For some time I have been looking for various parts for my E36 318is and 325i, things like a nicer set of wheels and interior parts. The other day I saw an...

October 12, 2012 • BMW E36

BMW E36 318is versus 325i

Having owned two BMW E36 318is's and now an E36 325i for a few months I am ready to give my thoughts on the pros and cons of each model. The main differences...

October 4, 2012 • Books, BMW E36, Reviews

Book Review: BMW 3 Series E36 Restoration Tips & Techniques

Brooklands Books has released a new title for E36 owners, "BMW 3 Series E36 Restoration Tips & Techniques". As a collector of all books about 3...

September 1, 2012 • BMW E36

Lightweight flywheel options for BMW M50 engine

I like the idea of replacing the dual-mass flywheel in my 325i with a conventional flywheel next time I have to replace a clutch. There are quite a few...

August 31, 2012 • BMW E36

Executive Express (Which Car?, Apr/Jun 1997)

Magazine article reproduced from Which Car? (Australia), Apr/Jun 1997. By David Twomey It's a terrible quandary for the executive trying to choose his next...

August 27, 2012 • BMW E30, BMW E36

Lighter Flywheel Options for BMW M42

Ever since I bought my 318is I have always felt it would benefit from a lighter flywheel mainly as it is particularly slow to drop revs on upchanges. It would...

August 21, 2012 • BMW E36

BMW 323i (E36) Individual in Australia

As a frequent reader of the BMW section of various automotive classifieds websites, I occasionally see some fairly unique 1997 323i models. They are...

August 20, 2012 • BMW E36

BMW M42 Engine Technical Information (E36)

Reproduced from the BMW TIS. Document no. 110192000, March 1992. With the introduction of the M42 powered E36 models, the successful and proven M42 four...

August 20, 2012 • BMW E36

BMW M50 Engine Technical Information (E36)

Reproduced from the BMW TIS. Document no. 110490000, October 1990. BMW has developed a new six-cylinder, four valve engine which will be found in the 525i...

August 20, 2012 • BMW E36

BMW M42 Engine Technical Information (E36 from 1/1994)

Reproduced from the BMW TIS. Document no. 110194000, January 1994. BMW has updated the M42 four cylinder engine to optimize noise levels (acoustics) and to...

August 20, 2012 • BMW E36

BMW 318is (Motor, Sep 1992)

Magazine article reproduced from Motor, Sep 1992. It's no easy task improving on a car universally acclaimed for its outstanding on-road dynamics, timeless...

August 20, 2012 • BMW E36, Honda, Mazda

Club 50 (Car Australia, Feb 1994)

Magazine article reproduced from Car Australia, Feb 1994. Mid-life crisis getting you down? Even if the thought's not applicable, here's three quick coupes...

August 20, 2012 • BMW E36, Volkswagen

Better Than Par (Motor, May 1994)

Magazine article reproduced from Motor, May 1994. Volkswagen's latest Golf VR6 is an excellent car with a lot more go than its appearance might suggest, but...

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