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Forum: US and North America 01-12-2009, 12:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,269
Posted By BMW318isZ3
M44 for sale

Marv-

I did an engine swap about 4 months ago and have a M44 out 1996 Z3. I bought the car with the engine in running condition but the engine would over heat after a few minutes since the water...
Forum: Engine Swaps 07-26-2008, 01:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 20,974
Posted By BMW318isZ3
The extra wire turned out to be the reverse...

The extra wire turned out to be the reverse indicator of the transmission. Besides a mishap hooking up the positive lead from the alternator to the ground on the starter (NOTE: don't work at 2am...
Forum: Engine Swaps 07-11-2008, 07:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,940
Posted By BMW318isZ3
NOTE: I went out this morning and after charging...

NOTE: I went out this morning and after charging the battery for 10 minutes so it cranked a little harder- Presto the car fired up. Problem is it won't stay started. It dies after just about 3-4...
Forum: Engine Swaps 07-11-2008, 06:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,940
Posted By BMW318isZ3
M44 swapped and won't start please help!

Hello,

I swapped an M44 out of a 98' 318ti and put it in my 96 z3. The car lights up, cranks but does not fire. Actually fired once after lots of cranking but that was it. Any idea if I should...
Forum: Engine Swaps 07-10-2008, 06:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 20,974
Posted By BMW318isZ3
Hello so I was not able to get a decent picture...

Hello so I was not able to get a decent picture with my phone but I can describe it pretty easily. There is only one wire I can figure out where it goes. It is the really long lead 2-3' that comes...
Forum: Engine Swaps 07-08-2008, 03:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 20,974
Posted By BMW318isZ3
Engine is in, transmission bolted but I have run...

Engine is in, transmission bolted but I have run into two more problems. When I turn the key it turns over just fine but it is as if there is no spark or fuel. I possibly reversed the two fuel...
Forum: Engine Swaps 07-02-2008, 06:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 20,974
Posted By BMW318isZ3
Thanks everyone! The solution was super simple. ...

Thanks everyone! The solution was super simple. I left the shackle on the rear lifting point and it had flopped down between the engine and transmission. Hopefully I have not bend the input shaft...
Forum: Engine Swaps 06-30-2008, 11:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 20,974
Posted By BMW318isZ3
Yup!

Yup!
Forum: Engine Swaps 06-30-2008, 09:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 20,974
Posted By BMW318isZ3
Engine is out and new one is in. I ran into a...

Engine is out and new one is in. I ran into a little trouble with some parts from the 318ti which did not match the z3 but nothing a little swapping around could not fix. Different header, intake...
Forum: Engine Swaps 06-25-2008, 06:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 20,974
Posted By BMW318isZ3
I just bought a engine hoist last night so now...

I just bought a engine hoist last night so now all I need are a set of torx and a really long extension.

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Forum: Engine Swaps 06-23-2008, 07:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 20,974
Posted By BMW318isZ3
Thanks - bluebimma. I think the z3 must have...

Thanks - bluebimma. I think the z3 must have better access or something since I can get to the top bolts via the engine bay. Hopefully I can get the engine out without bending anything. With any...
Forum: Engine Swaps 06-22-2008, 08:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 20,974
Posted By BMW318isZ3
Thanks Philly, I was able to unbolt at the mid...

Thanks Philly, I was able to unbolt at the mid pipe no problem. Good call on the grounding strap, I missed that too. Managed to find the aft lifting point, too. As far as the AC I ended up...
Forum: Engine Swaps 06-21-2008, 06:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 20,974
Posted By BMW318isZ3
Z3 M44 Engine removal HELP

My story: I bought a Z3 with a blown m44 and have a replacement M44 from a 318ti. I have removed all the hoses, radiator/fan, belts, power steering hoses and reservoir.

Wondering if anyone knows...
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