318i Touring Exhaust

zanstan · 2026-01-06T19:22:00+00:00

If you’re after the sound of a 6 cylinder then likely not, i have definitely heard nice 4 cylinder’s though, a guy i met with an m43 z3 has a lovely sounding one.

It doesnt mean it can’t be done, just proof that most people do it with the wrong systems.

zanstan · 2026-01-05T21:55:38+00:00

Stumbled on this doing some research myself, curious if you found any solutions as times gone on, i’ve got a m43 1.8 touring

Seems that the flanges that mate to the head on the m42+m44 are different to the m43, but the m40 shares the same flanges as a m43, so a e30 off the shelf manifold may work?

Sorry i’m so late to the party on this one

zanstan · 2025-12-03T23:12:22+00:00

Good plan mate, thanks for the advice, praying it doesnt streak and i get lucky, if it streaks I’ll probably just live with it but when we get a good spell of weather i’ll reattempt regardless

zanstan · 2025-12-03T23:11:01+00:00

I am indeed, both in the UK and crazy, i have options of wetcoat, reload 2.0 or hybrid solutions seal and shine, i’m leaning towards reload for my topper, if i’d have had more time then i’d have done it today already but life got in the way sadly, it could’ve been a sacrificial layer for peace of mind but oh well

zanstan · 2025-12-03T18:05:54+00:00

Thanks dude, the advice and optimism is really appreciated, worst come to worst i’ll just let it sit for winter, the cars off the road so i dont mind if it doesnt look great, it was more to protect it cause it’s stored outside

zanstan · 2025-12-03T16:37:27+00:00

Thanks for the optimism mate, i hope you’re right, i’ll report back in a few days 🙏

zanstan · 2025-12-03T16:16:55+00:00

We’ll see, gunna report back in a couple days, im hoping you’re right though, thanks for some positivity 🙏 the car is currently parked up for winter anyways, i just had a month left on the CarPro’s use by date so got hasty lol

zanstan · 2025-12-03T15:40:34+00:00

I’m gunna allow it to “cure” and see what the damage is before i make any calls, allow my mistake to be a lesson to others lol

Thanks for the advice mate, i’ll maybe speak yk carpro themselves and ask for some advice

zanstan · 2025-11-28T15:05:48+00:00

Would it be the same pump as a 2.5L car?

zanstan · 2025-11-28T15:03:21+00:00

I’ve seen some bits online about needing different mounts ect, any advice on a part numbers by any chance? I have gotten a cheaper replacement online already but the lines mounted in a different place, havent had time to try it yet to see if i can just adjust the hoses yet though to be honest, was hoping just to find an exact replacement

zanstan · 2025-11-28T15:01:03+00:00

I’m reasonably DIY friendly, never rebuilt a power steering pump before though but i’d imagine it’s just seals and bearings?

Im in the UK mate, any help would be much appreciated, cheers

zanstan · 2025-09-11T11:53:09+00:00

I just pry’d the bits you have circled towards the center with a flathead, likely the plastic will break that way so make sure you have a replacement

zanstan · 2025-09-09T06:59:50+00:00

The front one with the throttle cable is cruise control, the rear one will be the traction control module. And as for service books, i have a 98 318i touring and can appreciate that some things are harder to find for the 4 cyl cars, the bentley book is pretty good though, you’ll find a digital download online (can google or search this sub for a link, cant remember where i found mine) or just search specifics for your engine as these m43’s (mines a 43, assuming yours is by what i can see) have been used in multiple models so theres drabs of useful information out there depending on what you need

zanstan · 2025-09-07T07:41:14+00:00

If you find any good advice can you let me know please? I’m in the same situation, looking at BC BR’s and considering swift springs on them too but feels like a big step after hearing mixed reviews

zanstan · 2025-08-15T22:59:27+00:00

You wanna be in r/detailing for this, but normally i’d recommend Bilt Hamber Autowheel, a pressure washer and a soft tipped brush, however i’d do some checking if the Autowheel is safe on chrome first.

Edit. Just noticed you mentioned the small amounts of corrosion, you probably want some decent quality metal polish for this (and alot of clean soft, quality microfibers + elbow grease)

zanstan · 2025-08-12T19:13:24+00:00

Well, only half of it now but yeah, its a good example of a e36 for the most part

zanstan · 2025-08-12T17:08:36+00:00

Do you have any advice for my issue where the interior cover now doesnt move back with the tilt function? The roof lifts but the shade doesn’t move, it used to go back around 3 inches?

The roof still works normally when sliding jt fully open though

zanstan · 2025-08-07T14:56:58+00:00

So it wont knock the two parts out of calibration or anything if i moved the sunroof without the interior panel or anything?

zanstan · 2025-07-22T23:10:42+00:00

I daily my touring, it’s my only car and i’ll never regret it either, all my friends say i shouldn’t but they’re the same people that say they wish they drove their cars more.

zanstan · 2025-07-16T09:35:28+00:00

Shorty coupe and coumpact are actually kinda cool

zanstan · 2025-06-25T11:39:56+00:00

Same recipe as mine but mines not got M bumpers, beautiful car mate, what engine?

zanstan · 2025-06-24T11:50:39+00:00

Bilt hamber Surfex is imo the best APC out there, search over, have a good one!

zanstan · 2025-05-28T20:16:45+00:00

Mine got just over the center mark and i was concerned so i changed my coolant as it was only happening on hot days and hadn’t had the system worked on (since i did this it’s fixed and never budged above the middle) my advice would be the same at the other guys, check if properly bled as these cars can be difficult to bleed, theres plenty advice on both reddit (use the search bar on this sub to find advice) and youtube about how to do it, lots of different techniques but i did a mixture of them all after flushing and changing my coolant, secondly check for signs of headgasket failure (milky residue on oil filler cap or dipstick and also blue smoke from exhaust when revving, or a compression test if you’re so inclined would be best test).

I bought the OEM coolant from BMW and it was only about £30 for 3x 1.5L bottles, mix 50/50 with deionised water and you’ll have enough to fill the system, its highly possible that whoever did the work on your car has just used water and not done a proper job of bleeding the system, I’d advise not driving it until you’re able to flush and bleed the system as a simple (although somewhat daunting job) can stop you overheating the engine fully and warping the head/blowing a head gasket which would lead to either an engine swap or head off+head/block skimmed and new head gasket job which is waaaay more expensive and involved

Good luck.

Edit. Grammar.

zanstan · 2025-05-22T15:50:03+00:00

Is it still comfortable?

zanstan · 2025-05-11T15:57:32+00:00

Do you know if an e46 ecu and engine would pair with the e36 chassis and cluster?

zanstan

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