ATTN: E30 318is owners... What service manual do you use?

[Gonzo318is]

I need a good service manual for my '91 318is. The prev. owner had a Haynes manual that he gave me for the E30 3 and 5 series but the 318is isn't covered in the manual.

So those of you with an E30 318is what do you use?

[DEV0 E30]

I've heard alot of good stuff about the Bentley Service Manual that covers all E30's. My Chilton wasn't that great, I'm getting a Bentley in a few days.

Don't know of any model specific manuals.

[Rob]

for us, manuals are only good for non-engine specific stuff.

Lots of internet resource for m42 specific stuff, that is the stuff that isnt common sense..

[Henna Red]

try a manual for e36's aswell. they are not much different from other bmw motors, but if you cant find anything, look at material for the s14

[hamann318is]

I use Bently for everything not motor related. So far Bredan's 318is site has gotten me through any engine things I've had to do.

[uofom3]

used bently with mine... worked well enough, sometimes might have to go online for really specific info

[AdamF 88iS]

Don't use S14 info, they are totally different. Nothing is the same.

I would use the Bently E30 manual for the body/suspension/electrical and use a Bently E36 manual for the motor. Early E36s use M42s as well with the only main difference being the intake manifold.