E36 328i (sorry)
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Right
Sorry for another thread !
I can afford to buy, and insure a e36 328i
f
k it, only young once etc.
Cool story bro
Is there much that goes wrong with them ? When's the timing belt need doing, or is it a chain ?
Any more info would be great
I have searched btw, I just like the attention x
Sorry for another thread !
I can afford to buy, and insure a e36 328i
f
k it, only young once etc. Cool story bro
Is there much that goes wrong with them ? When's the timing belt need doing, or is it a chain ?
Any more info would be great
I have searched btw, I just like the attention x
"Engines:
325i - Capacity: 2.5litres - Power: 192bhp
323i - Capacity: 2.3litres - Power:170bhp
328i - Capacity: 2.8litres - Power: 193hp"
"The reason why the 323 and 328 are down on power relative to the original 325 is that they were strangled by the inlet manifold from the 320"
Get a 325i?
325i - Capacity: 2.5litres - Power: 192bhp
323i - Capacity: 2.3litres - Power:170bhp
328i - Capacity: 2.8litres - Power: 193hp"
"The reason why the 323 and 328 are down on power relative to the original 325 is that they were strangled by the inlet manifold from the 320"
Get a 325i?
JohnnyRims said:
TheEnd said:
the most important bit is to try to avoid the nikasil engined cars.
I thought the general feeling now was that if a Nikasil lined engine hasn't got compression problems by now it's fine as the UK had low sulphur petrol from 2000 (all from memory) jacobpalmer05 said:
"Engines:
325i - Capacity: 2.5litres - Power: 192bhp
323i - Capacity: 2.3litres - Power:170bhp
328i - Capacity: 2.8litres - Power: 193hp"
"The reason why the 323 and 328 are down on power relative to the original 325 is that they were strangled by the inlet manifold from the 320"
Get a 325i?
Get a 328i and fit a manifold from a 325i.325i - Capacity: 2.5litres - Power: 192bhp
323i - Capacity: 2.3litres - Power:170bhp
328i - Capacity: 2.8litres - Power: 193hp"
"The reason why the 323 and 328 are down on power relative to the original 325 is that they were strangled by the inlet manifold from the 320"
Get a 325i?
dont get a 325 i had one and the 328 is far superior yes its only a bit more power than the 325 but it has a lot more tourque and it's smoother. 230bhp isn't hard to achieve either where as you'll get about 200 out of the 325 then thats your lot without serious work. oh and the 328 will be alot newer
done right, the 328i is one of the best 200bhp rwd manual coupes you can buy, full stop. easy to live with, easy to drive hard or soft and not too brutal on bits or fuel. don't bother with the 325i if you can get the 328.
-nikasil is a big subject, read around on it.
-water pumps on some years are plastic, replace or else (cheap parts)
-have a look on www.e36coupe.com for inspiration/tips.
if you want to unlock one properly, get the TB and manifold off a 325i fitted, open the breathing up, delete the CDV (look it up) and just look after it.
really, really rewarding cars for the money.
-nikasil is a big subject, read around on it.
-water pumps on some years are plastic, replace or else (cheap parts)
-have a look on www.e36coupe.com for inspiration/tips.
if you want to unlock one properly, get the TB and manifold off a 325i fitted, open the breathing up, delete the CDV (look it up) and just look after it.
really, really rewarding cars for the money.
nikasil - they'll usually have history of a BMW engine swap if done.
Insurance is often cheaper than a 325 too, and whilst in standard trim it has about the same power, it has more torque.
The check for nikasil, you need to look down by the starter motor.
Nikasil engines have a blank chunk of metal where a crank sensor was planned to fit, and the later steel linered engines have a metal plate bolted on over the now drilled hole.
Insurance is often cheaper than a 325 too, and whilst in standard trim it has about the same power, it has more torque.
The check for nikasil, you need to look down by the starter motor.
Nikasil engines have a blank chunk of metal where a crank sensor was planned to fit, and the later steel linered engines have a metal plate bolted on over the now drilled hole.
DannyVTS said:
Right
Sorry for another thread !
I can afford to buy, and insure a e36 328i
fk it, only young once etc.
Cool story bro
Is there much that goes wrong with them ? When's the timing belt need doing, or is it a chain ?
Any more info would be great
I have searched btw, I just like the attention x
Stick to your tinpot citroens danny boy, your imagination outpaces your wallet, until your next what car thread tomorrow Sorry for another thread !
I can afford to buy, and insure a e36 328i
f
k it, only young once etc. Cool story bro
Is there much that goes wrong with them ? When's the timing belt need doing, or is it a chain ?
Any more info would be great
I have searched btw, I just like the attention x
Get it bought OP, the e36 is still a good looking motor. Especially the 328i sport coupes.
As mentioned, most will need suspension work and water pumps do go. However there is no timing belt therefore water pump won't cause much damage and isn't too dear to replace. Watch for rust and examples owned by people who haven't bothered with upkeep. Many examples on the road look totally shagged!
My understanding with Nikasil is that most units with problems will have been replaced by now. So if its running fine now then chances are nothing is likely to happen to it in the future.
As mentioned, most will need suspension work and water pumps do go. However there is no timing belt therefore water pump won't cause much damage and isn't too dear to replace. Watch for rust and examples owned by people who haven't bothered with upkeep. Many examples on the road look totally shagged!
My understanding with Nikasil is that most units with problems will have been replaced by now. So if its running fine now then chances are nothing is likely to happen to it in the future.
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