recalls
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Printed Date: 26-June-2024 at 12:56
Topic: recalls
Posted By: andystone
Subject: recalls
Date Posted: 07-October-2003 at 02:02
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hi all. i own a 318is (l reg) have these cars ever had a bmw recall? i read on other forums about stearing rack recalls but i'm very much a newbie with cotton wool in my head and i don't understand everything i read. please help!!!!! ------------- vrrroom vrrroommmm! chug chug vrrroom vrrroommm! If we aren't supposed to eat animals, why are they made of meat? |
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Posted By: Bahnstormer
Date Posted: 07-October-2003 at 09:09
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Had a couple of recalls on my 318is. Steering joint changed twice. This was due to excessive corrosion on the coupling itself caused by defective plating process in manufacture.
Just look at steering joint in engine bay and see if it looks crappy/ rusty. If not sure, take to proper BMW franchise for advice. Records are kept of all cars affected and those which have been repaired are noted. Other recall involves radiator cap. 5 minute job to replace (beware if rad hot!) Not sure of reason for changing cap, but could be because too high system pressure could cause damage to hoses or heater core which could fill car with steam if split. Other area to check closely and seek advice are rear lower supports for trailing arms. If left to wear, they can break free and cause a lot of damage to underside of car. Also in same general area top rear shock absorber mounts. If worn, can set up annoying knock. If these suspension mounts top and bottom are replaced before too much wear they are easy and quite cheap to fix. 318iS has an engine which was really quite limited production for UK. This 16 valve engine can be temperamental and I would suggest good synthetic oil (Mobil 1 or Castrol RS) and not rely on idiot lights on intrument panel for service. 6000 mile tops between oil changes. Worst fault to occur to early M42 engines was a problem refered to as profile gasket fault. If your car has later M42 or redesigned 1900 cc engine then you should be OK. |
Posted By: andystone
Date Posted: 07-October-2003 at 09:21
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cheers for the info. think i'll swing around the local bmw shop and ask them too.
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Posted By: andystone
Date Posted: 07-October-2003 at 23:33
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....only me again...... how do i know if my car has a later m42 engine? the year of make was 1993. ------------- vrrroom vrrroommmm! chug chug vrrroom vrrroommm! If we aren't supposed to eat animals, why are they made of meat? |
Posted By: Bahnstormer
Date Posted: 08-October-2003 at 10:52
Problem M42 engines are prior to Sept 1993. This covers all E30 318iS and early E36 318iS. Later engines had a profile gasket made from a different specification material which does not degrade. Local dealer should have records of engine numbers affected
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