compact haynes & engine mount
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Printed Date: 16-June-2024 at 01:43
Topic: compact haynes & engine mount
Posted By: lawrencekellyuk
Subject: compact haynes & engine mount
Date Posted: 21-November-2006 at 14:21
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I popped into gsf today to pick up a few bits for my e36 318ti and enquired about getting myself a haynes. After a it of picking through catalogues they told me haynes don't do one for the compact. I asked if there was much difference with the 318is saloon (I know it shares the engine) and they got a bit shirty saying they didn't really want to sell me one for the wrong car as it specifically said 'not compact'. Does anybody know of a decent manual for getting myself oily with the car, or am I stuck? Secondly, and this is where a haynes would help, I noticed while tinkering that the engine mount by the exhaust has slipped down by about 3/4 of an inch, so it'll want replacing. Looks awkward, but straight forward in its own way, providing the bolts aren't too rusted tight. I had a little look but coudn't see the others. Where are they and are they difficult to replace, and if they're intact, is it worth replacing them? ------------- 318ti with a reversing sensor for the ladies... |
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Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 21-November-2006 at 17:13
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For all things Compact, click http://www.318ti.org/forum/index.php - here . It's an American site that is soley for the 318ti. I'm sure someone on there will be able to help. 
------------- V reg Rustbucket Merc C220 Cdi estate J Reg Saab 900i 16v '63 Ford Anglia 105e deluxe R reg Honda PC50 moped.. No BMW as yet... |
Posted By: neileg
Date Posted: 22-November-2006 at 12:42
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I though everything oily at the front of a compact was standard E36 and everthing oily at the back was pretty much E30. I'd have thought that the E36 manual would be as useful for the compact as the E36 saloon/coupe. Mind you, it's not much use for them! ------------- Cheers, Neil |
Posted By: lawrencekellyuk
Date Posted: 22-November-2006 at 21:02
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Cheers for the tips, nice site that 318ti one, thanks. I'll get myself a standard e36 manual asap i think, I've noticed one of my engine mounts has completely collapsed (could explain the knocking!), I've a feeling I might need it. Lawrence PS. I can't see very well down the passenger side of the engine, is there just the one mount that side? ------------- 318ti with a reversing sensor for the ladies... |
Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 22-November-2006 at 21:27
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Also if you go to the 'How To' forum, you will find http://www.bavarian-board.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=23751&PN=1 - this .
And another thread http://www.bavarian-board.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=28147&PN=1 - here. Hope that helps a bit more. ------------- V reg Rustbucket Merc C220 Cdi estate J Reg Saab 900i 16v '63 Ford Anglia 105e deluxe R reg Honda PC50 moped.. No BMW as yet... |
Posted By: lawrencekellyuk
Date Posted: 22-November-2006 at 21:37
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Awesome find Rhys, thank you very much indeed. ------------- 318ti with a reversing sensor for the ladies... |