1998 BMW 318 engine difference

1998 BMW 318
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KEVIN BEDDOE
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1998 BMW 318 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

What are the differences between the M43 engine and the M44 engine
Mar 29, 2009 at 11:21 AM
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Are you swapping motors or exchanging parts? The M-42, M-43, M-44 motors all shared the same inline four, DOHC design but valve actuation and balance shafts as well as several displacement versions makes for a lively combination, what did you have in mind?
Mar 29, 2009 at 2:28 PM
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i am going to rebuild my engine, just awaiting the parts to land.i have already dismantled my engine so that when i get the bearings, i can get the crank cut to match the bearings.
Mar 30, 2009 at 8:29 PM
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Good luck be with you my friend. ♥
Mar 30, 2009 at 11:55 PM
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