M42 maintenance list

[KenC]

Check the condition of the chain guides, and the cam gears. Update the uppermost chain guide to the all plastic version. Profile gasket if it hasn't been replaced. Also, there is an updated oil pressure relief valve.

[Eecen]

Check out m42club, site devoted to that rattly little bastard.


disclaimer; I enjoy my m42, even if it is slow.

[Dj Buttchug]

mess under the intake. delete the heater plates in the throttle body as well.
theres a huge mess of coolant lines you dont need under the intake mani

[shEck3lls0]

delete useless hoses ect

What do you mean useless hoses?

[Dj Buttchug]

all fluids changed.
lower pan gasket. locktite bolts
delete useless hoses ect
timing chain guides and tensioner

[bmwm42]

timing chain tensioner would be first on the list

[5ickride]

Just recently picked up a 318ic and want to do an overhaul on engine maintenance. Can someone let me know what items i should start replacing...timing chain?...

Thanks