BMW 3 Series E30

since 1983-1994 release

Repair and operation of the car


BMW E30
+ 1. Maintenance instruction
+ 2. Maintenance
- 3. Engine
   + 3.1.2. Specifications
   + 3.2. Dismantle and capital repairs of the engine
   + 3.3. Engine electric equipment
+ 4. Cooling system
+ 5. Heating and ventilation
+ 6. Fuel system
+ 7. Exhaust system
+ 8. Transmissions
+ 9. Coupling
+ 10. Brake system
+ 11. Running gear
+ 12. Body
+ 13. Electric equipment
+ 14. Useful tips


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3. Engine

3.1. Repair of the engine without dismantle from the car

3.1.1. Introduction
GENERAL INFORMATION

In the section types of the works on repair of engines performed directly on the car are described. If the engine was removed from the car and understood, then some preliminary operations on dismantling are excluded.

On a design 4-and 6-cylinder engines with the top arrangement of valves of the considered cars have no fundamental differences therefore the order of works differs not really significantly, except for special reservations.

The cam-shaft drive on M10 engines from a chain, on M20 and M40 engines – from a gear belt.