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  • 296 Pages
  • Paperback
  • Black and White
  • Published in 2006
  • Part of the Haynes Series
  • This manual is intended for vehicles built to UK and European specifications with a gasoline/petrol engine unless diesel is specifically mentioned. Whilst many details are useful for the same make and model of car built for other markets, such vehicles may have different features, especially in areas concerned with safety and emission control.
BMW 3-Series Petrol Service and Repair Manual: 1991 to 1999 (UK and European Models)

Keep your BMW in perfect running order and maintain its value. Haynes shows you how and saves you money.

Step-by-step instructions clearly linked to hundreds of photos and illustrations show you how to do each job. Spanner ratings grade all tasks by difficulty and experience level. Haynes Hints give valuable tips and short-cuts that help make the job easier.

Tool Tips contain useful information such as ways of removing parts without using special tools. This Haynes Manual was written from hands-on experience, based on the stripdown and rebuild of Volkswagen Golf and Scirocco vehicles using commonly - available tools. From easy servicing jobs for the novice to difficult tasks for the expert.

    Inside this Manual
  • Basic Maintenance: Simple weekly checks
  • Service Your Car: Step-by-step guide
  • Fault finding: Pinpoint specific problems easily
  • Fuel and ignition systems: Explained
  • Electrical system: Fault finding and repairs
  • Pass the MOT: Step-by-step test checks
  • Engine: Tune-up, minor and major repairs
  • Filters and fluids: Checking and renewal
  • Wiring diagrams: Easy-to-follow layout
  • Braking system:Safety checks and repairs
  • Fully indexed
    Covers BMW 3-series (E36) Saloon & Coupe 316e, 316i, 318i, 320i, 323i, 325i & 328i With:
  • 4-Cylinder Petrol Engines: 1.6 litre (1596cc), 1.8 litre (1796cc) & 1.9 litre (1895cc) including 16-valve
  • 6-Cylinder Petrol Engines: 2.0 litre (1991cc), 2.5 litre (2494cc) & 2.8 litre (2793cc)

Note this manual does NOT cover features specific to Convertible, Touring (Estate), Compact, M3 or Diesel models Does NOT cover E46 range introduced Sept 1998.

Table of Contents
  • LIVING WITH YOUR BMW
    • Roadside repairs
      If your car won’t start | Jump starting | Wheel changing | Identifying leaks | Towing
    • Weekly checks
      Check points | Engine oil level | Coolant level | Brake fluid level | Screen washer fluid level | Wiper blades | Battery | Tyre condition and pressure | Electrical systems
    • Lubricants and fluids
    • Capacities and tyre pressures
  • MAINTENANCE
    • Routine maintenance and servicing
      Servicing Specifications | Maintenance schedule | Maintenance procedures
  • REPAIRS & OVERHAUL
    • Engine and associated systems
      Engine in-car repair procedures | Engine removal and overhaul procedures | Cooling, heating and ventilation systems | Engine fuel systems | Emision systems | Starting and charging systems | Ignition systems
    • Transmission
      Clutch | Manual Transmission | Automatic Transmission | Propeller Shaft, Final Drive, and Driveshafts
    • Brakes and suspension
      Braking system | Suspension and steering
    • Body equipment
      Bodywork and fittings | Body electrical systems
    • Wiring diagrams
  • REFERENCE
    • Dimensions and weights
    • Conversion factors
    • Buying spare parts
    • Vehicle identification numbers
    • General repair procedures
    • Jacking and vehicle support
    • Tools and Working facilites
    • MOT test checks
    • Fault finding
    • Glossary of technical terms