Results 1 to 4 of 4

Thread: Valve adjustment interval for 1991 318i, m43 engine

  1. #1
    Join Date
    May 2012
    Location
    Eugene, Oregon
    Posts
    10
    My Cars
    1971 Euro BMW 2002tii

    Valve adjustment interval for 1991 318i, m43 engine

    I am unable to find in the owner handbook or the Bentley guide what the interval for valve adjustments should be. I understand that this car was at a point of change and would be either 15000 or 30000 miles between adjustments. Does anyone know which it is?

    Thank you.

    - - - Updated - - -

    Sorry, I meant to type "M42" engine.

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Sep 2016
    Location
    Belgrade
    Posts
    145
    My Cars
    1989
    Quote Originally Posted by gpaine View Post
    I am unable to find in the owner handbook or the Bentley guide what the interval for valve adjustments should be. I understand that this car was at a point of change and would be either 15000 or 30000 miles between adjustments. Does anyone know which it is?

    Thank you.

    - - - Updated - - -

    Sorry, I meant to type "M42" engine.
    Is m42 has self adjusting valves?

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Sep 2015
    Location
    West Chester Pennsylvania
    Posts
    106
    My Cars
    1991 BMW E30 318is
    M42 has self-adjusting hydraulic valves. Shouldn't need any adjustment. Why do you think it does?

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Aug 2004
    Location
    Valencia, CA
    Posts
    1,682
    My Cars
    Imola E36 M3 E30 Touring
    You can't find the interval in the Bentley, because there is no service interval. The M42 has hydraulic lifters, which are self adjusting.

Similar Threads

  1. Repair manual for 1991 318is M42 engine
    By BENIT in forum 1983 - 1991 (E30)
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 04-20-2011, 11:34 AM
  2. looking for a fuse map for 1991 318i
    By vegasfik in forum 1983 - 1991 (E30)
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 02-27-2004, 11:01 PM
  3. 1991 318is check engine light is on?
    By ctchirica in forum General BMW Mechanical Help sponsored by RM European Auto Parts
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 12-24-2002, 02:33 AM
  4. 1991 318is check engine light
    By ctchirica in forum 1983 - 1991 (E30)
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 12-21-2002, 03:58 AM
  5. for sale:Bav Auto chip for 1991 318i
    By pidnaul in forum BMW Parts For Sale
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 06-27-2002, 01:35 PM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •