Buying an E36?

Originally Posted by miles_trail

Sweet as. I have a black smiths shop, so hammers are not an issue , also I can make a special pry bar for virtually any specialized task in an hour or two .

Can't freakin wait till I have enough money to give my car a facelift/ mechanical refresh this summer.

This.
Im currently sitting on an entire suspension wishlist at pelican, and I'm waiting for one of my parents vehicles to poo on them so I can fix it and they'll pay for my order Also, they sent me a 10 dollar off coupon. I feel special

<3 pelican parts.

is the oil pump nut only prone to falling off on the s50 and s52 engines?

I'm pretty sure it's all M50/S50 and M52/S52 engines. It isn't really an issue though, unless you have a habit of spinning out and letting the car roll backwards while still in a forward gear.

Originally Posted by ZeGerman

I'm pretty sure it's all M50/S50 and M52/S52 engines. It isn't really an issue though, unless you have a habit of spinning out and letting the car roll backwards while still in a forward gear.

Well after reading that I'm gonna stop with my once in a blue moon "hill dance"

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Originally Posted by ZeGerman

I'm pretty sure it's all M50/S50 and M52/S52 engines. It isn't really an issue though, unless you have a habit of spinning out and letting the car roll backwards while still in a forward gear.

oh ok well i have an auto so this should not be much a problem.

thanks

Is oil pan replacement a common requirement on E36's?

Originally Posted by Zedfor

Is oil pan replacement a common requirement on E36's?

Not common at all. Why do you ask? I mean, it's possible to damage them if you run over a substantial object (happened to a B'Fest member recently), especially on significantly lowered cars, but generally, the oil pans in these cars don't have any issues. The gaskets don't leak very much, either.

Yeah, plus unlike the E30's, the oil pan for E36's sits fairly "high" in the engine compartment. It isn't really in the killzone for lowered cars.

I should say Good info!
It's into my plans buying an E36 M3 sometime.

nice write up!

I had previously read about a lot of this. though I was not aware of the sway bar tab issue.

I'm half decent with a welder and can probably manage to do most of the welding reinforcement and repairs but This was very informative and a well done write up.

I'm currently new to the BMW community and so far, I love it! I just picked up my first E36 and I can't wait to get this baby nice and spiffy.

Does all this information go for the lower model 3 series? I would assume it does, unless for some reason BMW made the M3 especially high maintenance.

Yes, this stuff applies to all E36s.

first thread iv read and already so many questions answered!

Originally Posted by burgdog2809

first thread iv read and already so many questions answered!

Good stuff. They are here for us to read and not to post new threads with stupid questions.

Welcome

Have 2 bimmers already, looking at E36 M3's this weekend and have taken notes from this to use in my quest.

Thanks

Thanks man, I just bought a 95 and this is very useful thanks!

How do I fix the break light circuit failure? I just got it yesterday.

Originally Posted by BlackonBlackM3

How do I fix the break light circuit failure? I just got it yesterday.

By using google. It is a mysterious and powerful tool.

Good to know.Interesting thread!

I definitley am look into a e36 m3 or the years have different looks with the body i love how this car is so balanced

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great post and good advice. Is there anything specific to look for on the cabriolets

Originally Posted by Loki13

great post and good advice. Is there anything specific to look for on the cabriolets

For 'Verts, these should help. As for what to look for specifically, I've never owned one, so I couldn't say. Hopefully one of our "Vert Guru's will chime in here.

Ed