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Old 11-08-2016, 01:16 AM   #43
Kuluvu
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As mentioned before: The plastic water pipes on the M42 and M44 are an absolute nightmare to replace, one is tucked up under the intake and should be approached with caution, or 4hrs and a lot of curse words... the other is on the back of the engine... (can't remember if it's on the head or block but a major pita either way)
If you're looking at one to commute or for a teenager and smell or see coolant just walk away.
If you're looking at one and already know about the asinine plastic engine components that should be aluminum or steel and plan to correct that, then by all means...

The dreaded "keyspin", yeah, that's your ignition cylinder not working anymore and the key just spinning instead of engaging halfway to start the car.
Not a difficult job by any measure but definitely raises eyebrows when you think about how much just a replacement key costs.

Those were my hair whitening experiences from a 4cyl Z3... but the two apply to the 318.

P.S. Amazing cars... well worth a weekend of trouble and parts replacing for the smiles they bring.
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