318i Help please

[spooledtt]

Ok so i picked up a 84 318i recently and just went to get it smogged yesterday. It passed the emissions part but failed the visual because of one hose and the timing was off, 23* instead of 15*. I picked up a chilton book for the timing because it is all i could find and it really sucks and has no useful info. I have also searched and searched but im having a REALLY hard time finding any info on the m10.... Can i even change the timing? Because it says you cant if you have a motronic unit but im not sure if i do. Am i just better off taking it to someone?
Thanks

[Farbin Kaiber]

twist the distributor.

[Farbin Kaiber]

Better yet, just take it to someone.

[deutschman]

you are better off taking it to some one for the timing.

[JasonC]

Cali tests/inspects cars 25 years ond older?

[spooledtt]

1976 and above get tested. And i know people who have changed timing before and could do it but the chilton book says it cant be changed if i have a motronic unit

[DCColegrove]

1976 and above get tested. And i know people who have changed timing before and could do it but the chilton book says it cant be changed if i have a motronic unit

84 318i is L-jettronic not Motronic.

Take it to a shop (with BMW experience) and have the timing adjusted.

and California IM.... I think it's '74 and latter.

[VacMan]

84 318i is L-jettronic not Motronic.

Take it to a shop (with BMW experience) and have the timing adjusted.

and California IM.... I think it's '74 and latter.

http://dmv.ca.gov/vr/smogfaq.htm

Smog Information

Currently, smog inspections are required for all vehicles except diesel powered vehicles, electric, natural gas powered vehicles over 14,000 lbs, hybrids, motorcycles, trailers, or vehicles 1975 and older.
Vehicles registered in areas subject to the biennial smog certification program are required to submit evidence of a smog certification every other renewal period. Owners of vehicles six or less model years old will pay an annual smog abatement fee for the first six registration years instead of being required to provide a biennial smog certification. The registration renewal notice mailed to you by the department will indicate if a smog certification is required. If a smog certification is required and you have not had a smog inspection, you may still pay your registration fees to avoid any late fees. However, you will not receive your new registration or year sticker until the smog information has been received by DMV.
NOTE: Upon initial registration, nonresident and specially constructed vehicles 1976 and newer require smog certification. The six or less model years old rule does not apply to these vehicles.
When you transfer a vehicle that is four or less model years old a smog certification is not required. (Determine the oldest-qualifying year model by subtracting three from the current year.) A smog transfer fee will be collected from the new owner. When a vehicle is more than four model years old, a seller must provide evidence of a current smog certification except when one of the following occurs:

• The transfer occurs between a spouse, domestic partner, sibling, child, parent, grandparent, or grandchild.
• A biennial smog certification was submitted to DMV within 90 days prior to the vehicle transfer date (a vehicle inspection report may be required for proof of certification).

Smog certifications are good for 90 days from the date of issuance.

[spooledtt]

84 318i is L-jettronic not Motronic.

Take it to a shop (with BMW experience) and have the timing adjusted.

and California IM.... I think it's '74 and latter.

Thank you

[ethree]

Might want to check out baye30.net for a local shop referral, there are a lot of sacramento area people on that forum.