1995 318ti (New member)

[niloyd]

Hi All!

I am a first time owner of a 1995 318ti.



I intend to do it up a bit sometime later, like a respray and a weather stripping, and some other small bits probably.

I am glad to have found a dedicated website to this particular model, hope to learn more from all the members here.

[BlackBMWs]

Welcome! Is the New Zealand model based on a M42 or M44 motor? Nice red!

[niloyd]

Originally Posted by BlackBMWs

Welcome! Is the New Zealand model based on a M42 or M44 motor? Nice red!

Hi, I'm not sure about that, but this car is a Japanese import into new zealand, I am the 3rd owner, the first NZ owner was a man from napier and then his grandson, now me.

[BlackBMWs]

Originally Posted by niloyd

Hi, I'm not sure about that, but this car is a Japanese import into new zealand, I am the 3rd owner, the first NZ owner was a man from napier and then his grandson, now me.

Post a pic of your motor or check the last 7 of your VIN on www.realoem.com. Not sure if it would cover Japanese versions, but it's worth a try. It may list your engine type.

[niloyd]

Originally Posted by BlackBMWs

Post a pic of your motor or check the last 7 of your VIN on www.realoem.com. Not sure if it would cover Japanese versions, but it's worth a try. It may list your engine type.

Ok Thanks, I will try this...
Do you think this website will also allow to find out the part no. of the window motor? My left window does not work and I presume it is the motor which needs to be replaced. I have found a seller who has the part, but he needs to know the part no. And I am no ace at opening my door panel to find this out.

Please let me know. Thank you!

[BlackBMWs]

Originally Posted by niloyd

Ok Thanks, I will try this...
Do you think this website will also allow to find out the part no. of the window motor? My left window does not work and I presume it is the motor which needs to be replaced. I have found a seller who has the part, but he needs to know the part no. And I am no ace at opening my door panel to find this out.

Please let me know. Thank you!

You're going to like this site and RealOEM! So, if the RealOEM website recognizes your Vin #, then you should be able to identify your part #. Don't know if Japanese models show up in the US or Euro tables, but I suspect it's in one of them.

As far as door repair, the search function will be your friend on this site for questions and repairs. From the main forum page, try the search function as likely many of the question you may have will have been asked and answered many times before. If you've searched and can't locate an answer, ask.

So, one question I will ask you is do you know the condition and age of your cooling system? That is one fairly important and common failure area that can be expensive if it fails on you. That is a preventive maintenance that is very much worth the cost of parts. You'll find instruction on this site on what and how to change. I don't know how handy you are, but it's not so hard of a change.

Good luck moving forward!

[teetime4one]

Welcome to the org.
nice car

[lazoh]

Welcome and you will enjoy this forum!!

[niloyd]

Originally Posted by BlackBMWs

You're going to like this site and RealOEM! So, if the RealOEM website recognizes your Vin #, ...

As far as door repair, the search function will be your friend on this site...

So, one question I will ask you is do you know the condition and age of your cooling system? ...

Good luck moving forward!

Thanks @BlackBMWs for this information about the VIN, Yes I have already been using the search tool on this website for answers and have been finding a lot of information that I have been looking for.

As for the cooling system, I have absolutely no idea, all I can say is the car does not overheat or anything and theres no leaks from the radiator. Do you ask me this because of the age of the car or is it a problem related to tis?

As for handy, I know nothing but am willing to learn. I have to yet buy myself some tools. I have arrived here only in Feb and have bought this car about a month ago.

I intend to start with changing the oil and filter myself and move from there.
Eventually changing all fluids. The engine oil life indicator is on its last 2 lights, but I dont intend to wait, I just want to put some fresh oil into it. As soon as I can.

I'm a student here in New Zealand and I am currently waiting to get paid from my parttime job, I intend to spend some of my earnings on my car, hence the wait.

[niloyd]

Thank you @teetime4one & @lazoh

[niloyd]

Originally Posted by BlackBMWs

You're going to like this site and RealOEM! So, if the RealOEM website recognizes your Vin #, then you should be able to identify your part #. Don't know if Japanese models show up in the US or Euro tables, but I suspect it's in one of them.

I have found my VIN and used it on the site (AU92407)

This is what it tells me at the bottom of the page.
You Have Selected: 09/1995 E36 318ti Compact M42 Europe Right hand drive Automatic
Production Code: CG62

I then clicked on Browse Parts, but I do not know what category I should click on to drill down to the window motor.

[niloyd]

@BlackBMWs I have found it, under BODYWORK > DOOR, FRONT But I dont see the window motor mentioned in here, am I doing something wrong?

This is the link http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partgrp.d...54&hg=41&fg=40

[BlackBMWs]

Originally Posted by niloyd

@BlackBMWs I have found it, under BODYWORK > DOOR, FRONT But I dont see the window motor mentioned in here, am I doing something wrong?

This is the link http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partgrp.d...54&hg=41&fg=40

Try this. #5 in the diagram.
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...55&hg=51&fg=10

Also you have a M42 motor according to your VIN. How many KM/Miles on your TI? The cooling system is the bane of BMW motors if they are not in solid condition. radiator, hoses and 1 plastic cooling pipe on the intake manifold side of the engine. Many threads of what to look for and what parts you need in the forum.

Club sport owners: is 9/95 the production month for Club Sports and was it only a US model run? He has a 9/95 build month.

[niloyd]

Originally Posted by BlackBMWs

Try this. #5 in the diagram.
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...55&hg=51&fg=10

Also you have a M42 motor according to your VIN. How many KM/Miles on your TI? The cooling system is the bane of BMW motors if they are not in solid condition. radiator, hoses and 1 plastic cooling pipe on the intake manifold side of the engine. Many threads of what to look for and what parts you need in the forum.

Club sport owners: is 9/95 the production month for Club Sports and was it only a US model run? He has a 9/95 build month.

Thanks, I guess that is it! I can ask the parts guy to look this up! Thank you so much.

As for the motor, I have just crossed 130,000Kms.
Do you recommend I have the cooling system checked? Or is it something I can do myself?