Designation of the engine (Type)//Beginning of release |
316i | M43TU (OHC)//9/98 |
318i | M43TU (OHC)//4/98 |
320i | M52TU (DOHC)//4/98 |
323i | M52TU (DOHC)//4/98 |
325i | M52TU (DOHC)//4/98 |
328i | M52TU (DOHC)//4/98 |
330i | M54//9/99 |
M3 | S52 (DOHC)//-/99 |
320d | M47 (DOHC)//4/98 |
330d | M57U//-/99 |
Working volume of cylinders, cm3 |
316i | 1895 |
318i | 1895 |
320i | 1991 |
323i | 2494 |
325i | 2494 |
328i | 2793 |
330i | 2979 |
M3 | 3246 |
320d | 1951 |
330d | 2926 |
Power, kW (h.p.) at rpm//Torque, H · m at rpm |
316i | 77(105)/5300//165/2500 |
318i | 87(118)/5500//180/3900 |
320i | 110(150)/5900//190/3500 |
323i | 125(170)/5500//245/3500 |
325i | 141(192)/6000//245/3500 |
328i | 142(193)/5500//280/3500 |
330i | (231)/5900 / 300/3500 |
M3 | (342)/7900 / 356/4900 |
320d | 100(136)/4000//280/1750 |
330d | (184)/4000 / 390/1750 |
Arrangement/number of cylinders//Number of valves on the cylinder |
316i | line / 4//2 |
318i | line / 4//2 |
320i | line / 6//4 |
323i | line / 6//4 |
325i | line / 6//4 |
328i | line / 6//4 |
330i | line / 6//2 |
M3 | /6 / 4 4 |
320d | line / 4//4 |
330d | line / 6//4 |
Diameter of cylinders, mm |
316i | 85.0 |
318i | 85.0 |
320i | 80.0 |
323i | 84.0 |
325i | 84.0 |
328i | 84.0 |
330i | 84.0 |
M3 | 87.0 |
320d | 84.0 |
330d | 84.0 |
The 1st repair | +0.250 |
The 2nd repair | +0.500 |
Course of pistons, mm |
316i | 83.5 |
318i | 83.5 |
320i | 66.0 |
323i | 75.0 |
325i | 75.0 |
328i | 84.0 |
330i | 89.6 |
M3 | 91.0 |
320d | 88.0 |
330d | 88.0 |
Extent of compression |
316i | 9.7 |
318i | 9.7 |
320i | 11.0 |
323i | 10.5 |
325i | 10.5 |
328i | 10.2 |
330i | 11.0 |
M3 | 11.3 |
320d | 19.0 |
330d | 18.0 |
Pressure of a compression, bar |
Petrol engines |
standard value (new) | 9-14 |
limit of wear | 7.5 |
Diesel engines |
standard value (new) | 25-31 |
limit of wear | 19.0 |
Pistons |
Gap in the cylinder | 0.03 |
Wear limit | 0.06 |
Piston rings |
Gap in a flute, mm |
Compression | 0.02-0.07 |
Oil scraper | 0.02-0.06 |
Wear limit | 0.12 |
Gap in a lock/limit of wear, mm |
Compression | 0.15-0.40/0.8 |
Oil scraper | 0.25-0.50/1.0 |
Three-component oil scraper | to 1.0/1.3 |
Admissible minimum height of a head of cylinders |
M43TU engines |
Nominal size | 141.0 mm |
Processing limit | 140.55 mm |
M52TU engines |
Nominal size | 140.0 mm |
Processing limit | 139.70 mm |
Bent shaft |
Radical bearings |
Gap/limit of wear, mm | 0.02-0.06/0.17 |
Maximum ovality, mm | 0.03 |
Conrod bearings |
Gap/limit of wear, mm | 0.01-0.06/0.12 |
Axial side play crankshaft / limit of wear, mm | 0.07-0.17/0.25 |
Valvate gaps | Adjustment is not required as hydrocompensators are used |
Lubrication system | Compulsory circulating system with the gear oil pump |
Motive oil |
Type |
Petrol engines |
Viscosity of SAE OW-30: CASTROL Formula SLX, DEA Ultec Syn-T, ESSO Ultron (Fuel Economy), SHELL Helix Ultra, VEEDOL Syntrhon. |
Viscosity of SAE OW-40: ARAL Super Tronic, AVIA SYNTH, BMW Super Power Spezial, BP VISCO 7000, MOBIL 1, SHELL Helix Ultra. |
Viscosity of SAE 5W-30: AGIP TECSINT, ARAL Super Tronic, BMW Super Power Plus, CASTROL TXT, DEA Viscobil S1, FINA FE 2000 5W-30, LIQUI MOLY Profi Synthol, MOBIL 1, MOBIL 1 Rally Formula, SHELL Helix Ultra, VALVOLINE Syn Power, VEEDOL Spezial R Plus. |
Viscosity of SAE 5W-40: AGIP Extra HTS, ARAL Super Tronic, AVIA SYNTH, BMW Super Power, BP Visco 5000, DEA Viscobil S1, ELF Synthese, ESSO Megatron, FINA First, FINA Motortronic RS, LIQUI MOLY Synthoil High Tech, MOBIL 1, MOBIL 1 Rally Formula, MOTUL Synergie, SHELL Helix Plus, SHELL Helix Ultra, TOTAL Activa 9000, TOTAL quartz 9000, VALVOLINE Syn Power. |
Diesel engine 320d |
Any motive oils which are at the same time meeting standards of ACEA A3-96 and ACEA B3-96. Viscosity: OW-X, 5W-X and 10W-X. Here X are designated by any value, for example 30, 40 or 50. |
Volume, with replacement of the filter |
316i | 4.0 |
318i | 4.0 |
320i | 6.5 |
323i | 6.5 |
328i | 6.5 |
320d | 5.0 |
Difference between the marks "max" and "min" in a measuring core | 1 liter |
Pressure in system, bar |
On single turns | not less than 0.5 |
Petrol engines on 5000 rpm | 4.0 – 4.5 |
Diesel engines on 4000 rpm | 3.7 – 4.7 |
Reducing valve |
Pressure of opening, bar | 4.0 |
Cooling system | Circulating, with the water pump, the thermostat, the fan and a lamellar and tubular radiator |
Volume of cooling liquid |
316i | 6.0 |
318i | 6.0 |
320i | 8.4 |
323i | 8.4 |
328i | 8.4 |
320d | 7.0 |
Air filter | Dry, with a paper element |
Ridge maple belts |
318i | 6 PK x 1733 (5 PK x 950) |
320d | 5 PK x 2030 (5 PK x 836) |
320i, 323i, 328i | 6 PK x 1538 (5 PK x 863) |
Fuel |
316i | unleaded, is not worse than AI 95 |
318i | unleaded, is not worse than AI 95 |
320i | unleaded, is not worse than AI 983) |
323i | unleaded, is not worse than AI 983) |
325i | unleaded, is not worse than AI 98 |
328i | unleaded, is not worse than AI 983) |
330i | unleaded, is not worse than AI 983) |
M3 | unleaded, is not worse than AI 983) |
320d | Diesel |
330d | Diesel |
3) Filling with AI 95 gasoline with insignificant deceleration of power of the engine is possible. AI 91 can be applied only in exceptional cases. |
Control system dvigatelem1) |
316i | BMS 46 |
318i | BMS 46 |
320i | Siemens MS 42.0 |
323i | Siemens MS 42.0 |
325i | Siemens MS 42.0 |
328i | Siemens MS 42.0 |
320d | DDE Bosch 3.0 |
330d | DDE Bosch 3.0 |
1) BMS - a control system of the BMW engine. MS - a control system of the engine (Motronic). DDE - a digital control system of the diesel engine |
System of anti-blocking of brakes of ABS the dynamic system of stabilization of stability which is built in ABS - DSC3, on the early E46 models the traction control system - (Teves ABS/ASC Mark20ET) |
System of ensuring additional safety of SRS | MRS2, MRS3 |
AT with electronic control of EGS/AGS | A5S 360R Siemens AGS 20 |
Efforts of tightening of threaded connections |
The moments of an inhaling of fixture are given also in the text of the Head and on some illyustratsiyakh*.
* The moments of an inhaling highlighted in the text in bold type are subject to exact observance; the efforts which are not highlighted in bold type are given only approximately |
Bolts of a head of the block of cylinders |
M43TU engines |
1st reception | 30 H · m |
2nd reception | 90 ° |
3rd reception | 90 ° |
M52TU engines |
1st reception | 40 H · m |
2nd reception | 90 ° |
3rd reception | 90 ° |
M47 engines |
1st reception | 80 H · m |
2nd reception | 180 ° |
3rd reception | 50 H · m |
4th reception | 90 ° |
5th reception | 90 ° |
Pulling up of bolts of fastening of a head of cylinders on the warm engine, when carrying out service or repair is not allowed. |
Bolts of fastening of the lower part of the inlet pipeline to a head of cylinders |
M6 | 10 H · m |
M7 | 15 H · m |
M8 | 22 H · m |
Support of the engine and arm |
M8 bolt | 22 H · m |
M10 bolt | 47 H · m |
Masloslivny stopper |
M12 (on a turn-key basis 17 mm) | 25 H · m |
M22 | 60 H · m |
Carving stopper of blocking of a natyazhitel of a chain (320d) | 30 H · m |
*) Replace a sealing ring |
Asterisks to camshafts (320d) | 20 H · m + 35 ° |
Bolts of fastening of a flywheel to a bent shaft |
316i, 318i | 120 H · m |
320i, 323i, 328i, 320d | 105 H · m |
Bolts of fastening of a flange of the check point |
M8 | 22 H · m |
M10 | 45 H · m |
M12 | 70 H · m |
Oil pressure sensor | 35 H · m |
Spark plugs | 25 H · m |