debating 99 Ti with autotragic

[M-technik-3]

I have a 95 S50 with a 5spd lying about that I planned to use is there going to be an issue with OBD II chassis and OBD I engine?

Bumble fingers didn't even notice that in typing this.

[tiFreak]

other than inspecting it, there shouldn't be any problems, I'd try to find an OBDII engine if you're living somewhere's where they do OBDII checks as part of the inspection

[M-technik-3]

Yes they do, but I will not be registering it there.

Any foreseeable issues with wiring harnesses?

[tiFreak]

I don't think so, I know a lot of people have done that because it's apparently easier to use an OBDI engine than an OBDII engine

[M-technik-3]

Thanks


99's special or run of the mill

[tiFreak]

99s are kinda special, there were only a small number of them made which I think is because BMW changed to the E46 body style mid-model year, they are also only available in the sport package and were the only ti's to ever come with the round M3 steering wheel

[M-technik-3]

Manufacter date 11/98 silver with M tech kit. no idea of interior, does anyone here have access to data base with vin number?

autos have lsd's?

[tiFreak]

Originally Posted by M-technik-3

Manufacter date 11/98 silver with M tech kit. no idea of interior, does anyone here have access to data base with vin number?

autos have lsd's?

there is one member who does but he hasn't been on in a very long time, also, I don't think you could get an LSD on a 99

[1996 328ti]

Originally Posted by M-technik-3

Manufacter date 11/98 silver with M tech kit. no idea of interior, does anyone here have access to data base with vin number?

autos have lsd's?

LSDs where not available past sometime in 96.

[M-technik-3]

Thanks, guess I'll just use my spare 3.25 from my Swap car. But 3.46 from M coupe is better suited thou.

Or one from a 635csi, plenty of dead 6ers dead out there these days.

Just to ad the car is a 99 with 89K on it need to look good at it when I go see it. Typical front end E36 issuses correct? What kind of engine issues besides timing chain rattle?

[1996 328ti]

Does a M44 have a VaNOS?
My M52 sounds like it has marbles in it.
No engine issues unless it overheated.
Same crappy radiators as all BMWs.
I think the water pumps are all metal, not sure though.

Suspension, typical stuff. Worn lower control arm bushings.

[M-technik-3]

No Vanos units on M44 is there nah just the Dual chambered intakes.

Have you got a set of beisan seal for your vanos unit? I did mine in my M/S50tu made some differance. Doesn't eliminate the marbles but helps with actuation of system faster.
I also changed to Valvolene VR1 20-50 and my marbles left. Heavier weight helped as mine runs slightly warm it offsets the temps.

[96cali]

There were supposedly only 540 1999 Ti's imported (hence my sig). Like Freak said, they were only sports with the 3 spoke M tech wheel and from what I can tell, heavily optioned. Late '98's and all '99s also have side interior airbags. Seems like a nice ride.

Check out Bluebimma's thread on converting OBDI to OBDII. If that 3.25 LSD is from an e36 non-Ti it will not work. A 3.15 LSD from a 2.8 Z3 is another option.

BTW are you a little ADD or hyper? Your posts are a little hard to follow. No big deal just curious. Glad to have an experienced person on the 'org.

[mohaughn]

You'll want to make sure that the oil pump nut is secured to the engine properly. Either welded, or with a safety chain that several BMW performance shops sell.

Replace the water pump with a metal impeller one, and vanos can make noise like marbles in a can.

Should be no problems using the OBDI engine harness and electronics in an OBDII chassis.

There is an issue with the internals on an S50, but I can't seem to find it right now.. If you do a search on bimmerforums you should be able to find a good reference to all of the refresh items you should do on the engine while it is not in a car.

[M-technik-3]

Originally Posted by 96cali

BTW are you a little ADD or hyper? Your posts are a little hard to follow. No big deal just curious. Glad to have an experienced person on the 'org.

Adult Aspergers and my son has it as well. I might have been hyped o caffine as well. So never know.

Yes been involved with BMW's for quite some time so I am defiantly not a newbie by any standard.

Got my approval from bank so it's just time to inspect it. And dot the i's and cross t's.


Thanks, M44 and 42's had oil pumps that drop chains as well? darn. Damn newer series CAD design engines. I'll do it my self I'm an aircraft mechanic by trade so it's a simple no brainer.

I have a good engine the valve spring retainers are fine. Did the chassis vin search as I got a copy of the title when I purchased the car. Been doing late model swaps into e30 for quite sometime. I have two right now the red ES is S52 powered and doesn't look like that any more in my intro thread and my black track rat has an M/S50 engine. 325 M50 with S50 cams and HFM Lgt flywheel and numerous other go fast pieces. 3.46 lsd spare 3.25 lsd, J stock extended range fuel tank, blah blah blah.