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Engine - Technical Data (M42): Other BMW 3 series E36

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11 00 Engine in General M42 B18

Cylinder4
BoreMm84
StrokeMm81
Effective displacementCm 31796
Compression ratio110.0
Power (without catalytic converter)KW at RPM
Power (with catalytic converter)KW at RPM100/6000
Max. top speedRPM6500
Max. constant speedRPM
Max. torque (without catalytic converter)Nm RPM
Max. torque (with catalytic converter)Nm RPM172/4600
Compression pressure (approx. equal value for all cylinders)Min. bar10...11

TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION (ENGINE GENERAL)

11 11 Crankcase M42 B 18

Bore dia. a)Mm84.00 + 0.014
Intermediate bore dimension a)Mm84.080 + 0.014
1) Grinding dimension a)Mm84.250 + 0.014
2) Grinding dimension a)Mm84.500 + 0.014
Permitted roundness deviation of cylinder bore a)Mm0.01
Permitted conicity of cylinder bore a)Mm0.01
Permitted total wear clearance between piston and cylinder (engine run in)Mm0.15
A) New condition or rework

TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION (ENGINE BLOCK)

11 12 Cylinder head with cover M42 B 18

Cylinder head height StandardMm140.0
Machining limitMm139.55
Valve guides are not available as replacement parts.
Valve guide inner Ø (installed)
StandardMm6.0 H7
Size 1Mm6.1 H7
Size 2Mm6.2 H7
Tilt clearance (between valve and valve guide)Mm0.5

TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION (CYLINDER HEAD WITH COVER)

Valve seat angle°45
Correction angle outside°15
Correction angle inside°60
Valve seat width (dimension "B")
IntakeMm1.65 ± 0.25
ExhaustMm2.0 ± 0.25
Ø valve seat
Intake, outer ØMm32.4
Exhaust, outer ØMm30.1

TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION (CYLINDER HEAD WITH COVER)

11 21 Crankshaft and Bearings M42 B 18

Ground sizes of main bearing journals
Standard yellowMm59.984 ... 59.990
Standard greenMm59.977 ... 59.983
Standard whiteMm59.971 ... 59.976
Undersize 1 (U 0.25) yellowMm59.734 ... 59.740
Undersize 1 (U 0.25) greenMm59.727 ... 59.733
Undersize 1 (U 0.25) whiteMm59.721 ... 59.726
Undersize 2 (U 0.50) yellowMm59.484 ... 59.490
Undersize 2 (U 0.50) greenMm59.477 ... 59.483
Undersize 2 (U 0.50) whiteMm59.471 ... 59.476
Radial crankshaft bearing playMm0.020 ... 0.058

TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION (CRANKSHAFT AND BEARINGS)

Ground sizes of crankshaft thrust bearing
StandardMm25.0 F8
Size 1Mm25.2 F8
Size 2Mm25.4 F8
Axial crankshaft playMm0.080 ... 0.163
Ground sizes of conrod bearing journals
StandardMm45.00 +0.009 +0.025
Size 1Mm44.75 +0.009 +0.025
Size 2Mm44.50 +0.009 +0.025
Radial conrod bearing playMm0.010 ... 0.052
Max. allowed runout at center main journal Crankshaft supported on outer bearing pinsMm0.15

TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION (CRANKSHAFT AND BEARINGS)

11 22 Flywheel M42 B 18

Max. axial run-out measured on outside diameterMm0.1

TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION (FLYWHEEL)

11 24 Connecting Rods and Bearings M42 B 18

Ø Large connecting rod eye (without bearing)Mm48.000 ... 48.016
Conrod bush bore diameter ØMm22.005 +0.007
Max. deviation in weight of connecting rods in one engine (without bearing shells)G± 4

TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION (CONNECTING RODS AND BEARINGS)

11 25 Pistons with Rings and Pins M42 B18

Pistons and pins are matched - only replace together in pairs
Measuring point "A" (Large)Mm9
Piston diameter (measuring point "A")
Standard Size 0Mm83.985
Size 00Mm84.065
Oversize +1.Mm84.235
Oversize +2.Mm84.485
Piston running clearanceMm0.01 ... 0.04
Max. total wear clearance between piston and cylinder (engine operated)Mm0.15

TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION (PISTONS WITH RINGS AND PINS)

11 25 Pistons with rings and pins M42 B 18

1st groove
End clearance a)Mm0.2 ... 1.0
End float a)Mm0.02 ... 0.20
2nd groove
End clearance a)Mm0.2 ... 1.0
End float a)Mm0.02 ... 0.10
3rd groove (oil scraper ring with spring loaded oil ring)X
End clearance a)Mm0.2 ... 1.0
End float a)Mm0.02 ... 0.10
3rd groove (three piece steel band ring)
End clearance of finsMm
End floatMm
A) Upper value is wear limit

TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION (PISTONS WITH RINGS AND PINS)

11 31 Camshaft M42 B 18

Pilot bearing (camshaft) widthMm20 H9
Pilot bearing (cylinder head) widthMm20 d8
Runout radialMm0.020 ... 0.061
Axial running clearanceMm0.065 ... 0.150

TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION (CAMSHAFT)

11 34 Valves with Springs M42 B 18

Plate Ø intakeMm33.0
Plate Ø exhaustMm30.5
Shaft Ø intakeMm6.0 -0.025 -0.040
Shaft Ø exhaustMm6.0 -0.040 -0.055
Repair valves: In addition to the standard valves, the following oversizes are also available
Shaft Ø intake stage 1Mm6.1 -0.025 -0.040
Shaft Ø exhaust, stage 1Mm6.1 -0.040 -0.055
Head dia.Mm0.2
Identification on stemR1
Shaft Ø intake, stage 2Mm6.2 -0.025 -0.040
Shaft Ø exhaust, stage 2Mm6.2 -0.040 -0.055
Head dia.Mm0.4
Identification on stemR2

TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION (VALVES WITH SPRINGS)

11 40 Oil Supply M42 B 18

Oil change volume with oil filterLtr.5.0

TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION (OIL SUPPLY)

11 41 Oil Pump with Strainer and Drive M42 B 18

Oil pressure at idle speed with engine at operating temperature.Min bar0.5
Regulated pressureBar4.3 ± 0.2

TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION (OIL PUMP WITH STRAINER AND DRIVE)

11 52 Fan Clutch M42 B 18

Fan clutch
Switch-on temperature°C92 ± 4
Switch-off temperature°C60
Tilt play of bearing (at Ø 156 mm)Mm± 0.65

TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION (FAN CLUTCH)

11 53 Thermostat and connections M42 B 18

Opening temperature (stamped on housing)°C92

TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION (THERMOSTAT AND CONNECTIONS)