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Forum: Engine Swaps 09-07-2023, 08:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,876
Posted By TobyB
The M54 MS43 DME doesn't talk to the cluster...

The M54 MS43 DME doesn't talk to the cluster much- me, I'd keep the ti cluster, too.
Flash an EWS3 delete, wire in the electronic throttle... I'm thinking there isn't too much
more, besides the...
Forum: Engine Swaps 09-07-2023, 08:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 28,308
Posted By TobyB
Nope. Or rather, the 325 and the ti are...

Nope.
Or rather, the 325 and the ti are different.
The 318i and ti are the same... but I don't think this helps you for an LS swap.

t
Forum: Lounge 03-15-2021, 02:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,075
Posted By TobyB
wait, what? front end drive? does that...

wait, what? front end drive?

does that mean I have to drive it backwards?

t
guess I'll have to cut the middle out of a wagon instead.
Forum: Engine 05-16-2016, 08:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,885
Posted By TobyB
It might- that's what I use, and I'm starting...

It might-
that's what I use, and I'm starting to wonder if the lighter cold weight has
something to do with it.

t
Forum: Maintenance 05-16-2016, 08:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,470
Posted By TobyB
Not me. It's an environmental hazard... ...

Not me. It's an environmental hazard...

Yup, M1 0-40 in 2 M42's and an M54, and roughly every 6k on the M42's,
as their cold start cycle seems to contaminate the oil faster than the M54.
Or...
Forum: Maintenance 05-16-2016, 08:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,946
Posted By TobyB
That was my thought, too... t

That was my thought, too...

t
Forum: Misc 05-16-2016, 08:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,222
Posted By TobyB
"The Diagnostic routine shown above will be...

"The Diagnostic routine shown above will be discontinued when engine rpm exceeds 3000"

If that's true for an M42, I don't think I've completed a drive cycle since I bought the car!
Since they...
Forum: Engine 05-16-2016, 07:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,885
Posted By TobyB
This is exactly what mine does when it...

This is exactly what mine does when it 'washdowns'- one or 2 cylinders will eventually start
firing, it'll catch, run roughly, then slowly smooth out in 15-30 seconds. And then there's
no problem...
Forum: Engine 04-23-2016, 07:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,606
Posted By TobyB
From experience with other BMW engines, yes, the...

From experience with other BMW engines, yes, the sump's not a bad idea.
If you can keep it closer to the engine, an AN-8 line will work.
Or you can use AN10, but adapt down to get into the motor.
...
Forum: Engine 04-23-2016, 07:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,031
Posted By TobyB
Change the oil- but not the filter- fill the...

Change the oil- but not the filter- fill the coolant up, and then take it around the block- get it warm.

Then look at the exhaust, check the coolant. If it all looks ok, go a mile, turn around,...
Forum: Engine 04-21-2016, 05:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,031
Posted By TobyB
Well, yes, of course, there are no free lunches. ...

Well, yes, of course, there are no free lunches.
Your mileage will suffer, too...

I DO think, and it's only my opinion, that a carefully and sympathetically
maintained engine that's used "hard",...
Forum: Engine 04-21-2016, 05:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,885
Posted By TobyB
If it's sparking, the cam and crank sensors are...

If it's sparking, the cam and crank sensors are working to some extent.

Try holding your foot on the floor, and cranking for a minute. If it tries to
catch, keep cranking.

Don't go for longer...
Forum: Engine 04-20-2016, 07:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,885
Posted By TobyB
Does the cranking sound normal, or 'too easy'? ...

Does the cranking sound normal, or 'too easy'?

t
Forum: Misc 04-20-2016, 06:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,060
Posted By TobyB
Since this thread gets recycled every so often- ...

Since this thread gets recycled every so often-

M44 has roller rockers with lash adjusters in the pivots,
M42 has 'cam on valve' with hydraulic direct acting adjusters.

Neither the M52 nor M54...
Forum: Engine 04-20-2016, 05:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,428
Posted By TobyB
"BOSCH" Yup. Once a quality brand... once. ...

"BOSCH"

Yup. Once a quality brand... once.

I'll 3rd NGK.

t
Forum: Engine 04-20-2016, 05:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,031
Posted By TobyB
Eh, you can flog it all day if it's warmed up-...

Eh, you can flog it all day if it's warmed up- these cars are not Ford Focii...

But yeah, you have all the tell- tale signs of a blown head gasket.
Time to pop the head and see how bad it is. If...
Forum: Engine 04-20-2016, 05:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,885
Posted By TobyB
If you have spark, you can always do a rough fuel...

If you have spark, you can always do a rough fuel test by pulling the intake
boot and shooting a bit of starting fluid into the intake AFTER the AFM!

If it coughs and splutters, then that would...
Forum: Engine 04-16-2016, 09:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,885
Posted By TobyB
...pull a plug, ground it securely, and crank. ...

...pull a plug, ground it securely, and crank. If it doesn't spark, well, you don't have any!

Just make SURE it has a solid ground.

You can test all 4 this way.

You can also put a 'noid'...
Forum: I'm thinking about buying a ti. 09-17-2015, 10:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,240
Posted By TobyB
Yes. Yes, you do. t

Yes. Yes, you do.

t
Forum: Engine 09-15-2015, 04:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,752
Posted By TobyB
Cruise control... t

Cruise control...

t
Forum: Exterior 09-15-2015, 04:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,999
Posted By TobyB
Likewise, an E36 housing goes into an E36. The...

Likewise, an E36 housing goes into an E36. The sub- parts, mix- and- match...

t
Forum: I'm thinking about buying a ti. 09-15-2015, 04:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,240
Posted By TobyB
Just rust, really, and usual high mileage...

Just rust, really, and usual high mileage maintenance things like the steering rack,
wheel bearings, bushings, etc.

If you know the guy, and he's the sort to take care of things, sounds fair to...
Forum: Electrical 08-30-2015, 05:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,769
Posted By TobyB
So it's an M44, right? The air supply to the...

So it's an M44, right?

The air supply to the back of the injectors was present on my 12-94 M42...

t
Forum: Electrical 08-30-2015, 03:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,769
Posted By TobyB
Well, that's odd- the ETK shows pin 83, vss,...

Well, that's odd- the ETK shows pin 83, vss, coming from the 'board computer'.
I wonder if that's where the vss signal's distributed from...

Looking at the ABS diagrams, it doesn't show any links...
Forum: Electrical 08-26-2015, 04:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,995
Posted By TobyB
Ayup- one for each side of the saddle. Oop- IF...

Ayup- one for each side of the saddle. Oop- IF it's like all the rest of the E36 line...

I'd look at wiring, too, while you're there.

t
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