TDC without flywheel lock. Doing the headgasket on my E36 and I'm ready to remove the VANOS. I just realized my aftermarket flywheel (F1 Gripforce Chromoly LTW Flywheel) doesn't have the notch for the flywheel lock tool. This is my first time ever mucking around with the timing of an engine so I'm a little scared to screw something up. Sometimes the BMW E36 idle problem could be as easy as a 10 minute fix. The throttle body spacer could be the issue. I have a couple more videos coming that Compress plunger slowly twice. Install timing chain pre-tensioning tool [9] . Screw in adjusting screw until in contact with tensioner rail. Replace bolt on each camshaft adjuster and re-tighten by hand [6] . Install sensor gear alignment tool and secure to cylinder head [10] . Slacken bolt of each camshaft adjuster by half a turn [6] . In todays uploads I show you how you can run a small case diff in your 323i/328i without having to change your driveshafts.SUBSCRIBE for weekly videos!#e36 # But, as for the BMW, well, the E36 compact is one of the worst BMWs ever built. Because they suck. The problems that plague them are typical for the E30-E46. The most important thing to check would be the rear subframe and rear shock mounts. If they are anything but solid, walk away. Inquire about and inspect: -the waterpump. The 1997 BMW E36 3 Series Sedan 316i has 102 PS / 101 bhp / 75 kW. How much does a 1997 BMW E36 3 Series Sedan 316i weighs? The 1997 BMW E36 3 Series Sedan 316i weighs 1190 Kg / 2624 lbs. What is the top speed of a 1997 BMW E36 3 Series Sedan 316i? The 1997 BMW E36 3 Series Sedan 316i top speed is 195 Km/h / 121 mph. Is 1997 BMW E36 3 Series Hi Folks Does the 1998 316i have a timing belt or a chain? If it is a belt when is the best time to have it changed? This is my second Compact with low milage of 56000, always been happy with them my first compact wa s sitting at 156000 miles, however had two boils where the radiator hoses had burst on two seperate ocassions sold it on and it is still running good. Timing setup procedure double VANOS BMW e46,e60,e85, M54,M52TU engine 330,325,320.Visit AUTODOC UK http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKt9AEjnQYwR0vTvLJTAvggSUP .

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