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Engine Controls - Specifications: Other BMW 7 series E38

Specifications 3 illustrations ~215 words

ENGINE COMPRESSION

Check engine compression with engine at normal operating temperature at specified cranking speed, all spark plugs removed and throttle wide open. The DME master relay and/or fuel pump relay MUST be pulled out for compression test. See ADJUSTMENTS article for additional information.

ApplicationSpecification
Compression Ratio (1)
4-Cylinder10.0:1
6-Cylinder
2.3L & 3.2L10.5:1
2.8L10.2:1
V810.0:1
Compression Pressure
All Models142-156 psi (10-11 kg/cm 2 )
(1) Specification for V12 is not available.
(1)Specification for V12 is not available.

COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

VALVE CLEARANCE

Note. All engines use hydraulic valve lifters. Valve adjustment is not required.

CRANKSHAFT (SPEED/POSITION PULSE) SENSOR

ApplicationOhms
All Models70-90

CRANKSHAFT (SPEED/POSITION PULSE) SENSOR RESISTANCE Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)

CYLINDER IDENTIFYING SENSOR

ApplicationOhms
All Models1150-1410

CYLINDER IDENTIFYING SENSOR RESISTANCE - Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)

IGNITION COIL

PrimarySecondary
.8 (1)Not Measurable
(1) Specification is approximate
(1)Specification is approximate

IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE - Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)

SPARK PLUGS

ApplicationSpark Plug
M3Bosch FGR8KQC
V12Bosch B4419
All Others (Except E39 M62 From 7/97)Bosch F7LDCR, NGK BKR6EK
E39 M62 From 7/97Bosch F8LDCR

SPARK PLUG TYPE

ApplicationGap: In. (mm)Torque: Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Standard EngineNot Adjustable23 (31)
Motorsport EngineNot Adjustable17 (23)

SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS

FIRING ORDER & TIMING MARKS

Firing Order

ApplicationFiring Order
4-Cylinder1 - 3 - 4 - 2
6-Cylinder1 - 5 - 3 - 6 - 2 - 4
V81 - 5 - 4 - 8 - 6 - 3 - 7 - 2
V121-7-5-11-3-9-6-12-2-8-4-10
(1) Timing mark and cylinder order information is not available from manufacturer.
(1)Timing mark and cylinder order information is not available from manufacturer.

FIRING ORDER (1)

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: Firing Order (6-Cylinder)

Scheme 2

Scheme 2: Firing Order (V8)

Scheme 3

Scheme 3: Firing Order (V12)

IGNITION TIMING

Ignition timing is electronically controlled and is not adjustable.

Note. Timing specifications are not available from the manufacturer.

FUEL PUMP

Note. Fuel pump performance is a measurement of fuel pressure and volume availability, not regulated fuel pressure.

ApplicationPressure: psi (kg/cm 2 )Min. Vol. In 30 Sec. Pts. (L)
4-Cylinder43 (3)1.85 (0.9)
6 & 8-Cylinder50 (3.5)1.85 (0.9)
12-Cylinder50 (3.5)2.38 (1.13)

FUEL PUMP PERFORMANCE

INJECTOR RESISTANCE

ApplicationOhms
All Models15-17

INJECTOR RESISTANCE - Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)

IDLE SPEED & MIXTURE

ApplicationIdle RPM(1) CO Level %
4-Cylinder810-890.5-.7
6-Cylinder660-740.2-1.2
V8750-850.2-1.2
V12530-630
(1) Measured at exhaust manifold. See ADJUSTMENTS article for additional information.
(1)Measured at exhaust manifold. See ADJUSTMENTS article for additional information.

IDLE SPEED & CO LEVEL

IDLE SPEED CONTROL (ISC) VALVE ( 1 )

ApplicationOhms
2-Terminal Connector15-25
3-Terminal Connector
Terminals No. 1 & 215-25
Terminals No. 1 & 335-45

ISC VALVE RESISTANCE - Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)

THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR

ApplicationSpecification
4-Cylinder
At Idle3200-4800 Ohms
At Wide Open Throttle800-1200 Ohms
6-Cylinder4600 Ohms
(1) Specifications shown are only specifications available.
(1)Specifications shown are only specifications available.

THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR SPECIFICATIONS (1)