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  1. General BMW Discussions
    Hi guys, I have a m52b28 that’s actually in a landrover, but its the one found in 2000 e36 328i. I’m having a hard time diagnosing what the problem is, maybe someone here could help out? Here is the info; -High mileage, poor service history -Starts right up, always, burns no oil -Upon first...
  2. General BMW Discussions
    Hi All, I was wondering if anyone on here would be able to give me some advice on buying a 1997 BMW e38 728i with high mileage. The car currently has around 210k miles on it, I have seen lots online however suggesting that these engines are great when looked after. The car has seen 3 owners in...
  3. BMW Tuning Forum
    Hey guys. I am new to this forum and to the E36 ownership. I have just bought a e36 touring 320i with the M52B20, and I can say the car is lovely, but since I like towing stuff like caravans/bigger trailers I would like to increase the overall power. I have read a few post on the forum and saw...
  4. General BMW Discussions
    Hello all, First time posting so hopefully don’t break any rules. My friend owns a BMW E36 328i and as the title suggests it’s a 3.2L stroker. Fully forged internals, K&N air filter, Magnaflow 3” straight pipe (tho I do believe it is a fake, did they even make that?) and apparently an...
  5. BMW Guides and How To's
    Hello forum. I have been noticing this really annoying rattle coming from my engine near back of the engine 5-6 cylinder close to where the intake mounts to engine. There is no rattle on cold start and the sound doesn't come from the front of the engine so i think i can rule out the timing chain...
  6. Technical Guides for the E36, E30 and E21
    Hi I have a 95 vert originally a 1.8 I swapped a m52b25 into it and had to change the engineloom from auto to manual. The car was cranking and sending fuel but wasn’t sparking. I disconnected the battery and left the car. The car has ews delete on the dme and I have bypassed the ews and cut the...
  7. General BMW Discussions
    Hi, I have an E36 328i sport coupe (1997, M52B28, 107K miles) and I have had this problem for a while. When I cold start the car is runs like a dream, no issues, starts first time and immediately. But when I've been driving it a bit and its reached temperature, the majority of the time, when I...
  8. Technical Guides for the E36, E30 and E21
    Hi, I have an E36 328i sport coupe (1997, M52B28, 107K miles) and I have had this problem for a while. When I cold start the car is runs like a dream, no issues, starts first time and immediately. But when I've been driving it a bit and its reached temperature, the majority of the time, when I...
  9. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E21
    A little bit over a year ago, I started engine swapping my manual 1997 318i. I picked up an automatic 1998 328i, and swapped my 5spd trans onto it and put in in the chassis. I also purchased a K+DCAN Cable from eBay to plug into the 20pin under the hood for ews rolling code alignment. I now have...
  10. Auto Electrical Forum
    I've recently carried out a M44 to M52 conversion on my E36 coupe, its gone fairly well until now, I don't seem to be getting any charge from the alternator to the battery, at first I assumed it was the alternator to put a new one in still not charging. the battery in the boot is only showing...
  11. BMW Engine Conversions
    Hi, looking to fit an M52 (Vertically) in a Kit car. My head scratchers at the moment are: 1. Oil Pan and pickup (plan is to modify the M52 stuff). 2. Oil flow from head to sump (haven't got the engine yet so not sure if pooling is likely). 3. Gearbox angle. I read here...
  12. BMW Engine Conversions
    Hi, I'm looking to fitting a M52B28 in a kit car. Space is tight so I've been looking for an engine cross-section (I guess a M50/52/54 would work) with key dimensions so I can measure up properly. Can't remember where but I have only been able to find the following: Front to back of engine =...
  13. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    Does anybody know if the M52 exhaust manifolds fit a RHD e46 330i ? Do these manifolds go clear of the steering knuckle ? l m from Norway but have a RHD car, and its hard to find headers for these RHD cars. Very thankful for answers:
  14. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E21
    Hi I’m in the process of swapping from 2.0 to m52b28 My intension is to use the m20 auto gearbox I know people hate auto but it’s gonna be a daily doin a lot of moterway miles the engine I have is a manual so Im after advice on the loom and being from a manual and any other info on this has...
  15. BMW Engine Conversions
    I know the information I'm seeking may be somewhere on here but I've looking for hours and can't find anything leading me to where I need to be. I have a 2004 E46 318i facelift with N42 engine currently needing major engine rebuild. Now I just got a complete 1998 E46 323i pre-facelift with M52...
  16. BMW Engine Conversions
    I have a chance to get 328 engine but its from 97, should I steer clear of this incase of the issues Also the engine has no ecu or loom or steering pump , would my pump be the same and can I use my own loom if I find a ecu Also one other question is I have a m50 Manifold, obviously this is...
  17. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E21
    I have a well-loved 95 325 conv orignal M50 engined car from California - with recent clutch and driveline. I had tech install a used Getrag 5 speed at clutch replacement, but now 2nd gear is fussy - feels as though synchro is going bad. Rather than rebuilding or trying to find decent used...
  18. BMW Engine Conversions
    Im looking for a GOOD 2.8 M52 engine to go into a compact.... I know a E36 will go straight in, Can i use a E36 AUTO with a manual box? without any issues? Also does the 528 and 728 M52 go in? THANKS
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