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katehiggin
Help! My BMW needs a new engine as a piston apparently punched through the base of the engine. I've been looking around for a second-hand one but am getting confused by engine model nos. My car is a V reg (1999) 318i SE E36 saloon shape. I can't work out if my engine is M44 or M43 (or something else!). Also would a different engine model fit /work anyway?
Answer
The engine is an M43 (based on the info supplied). Enter the last 7 digits of your VIN number on www.realoem.com and it will give the engine number of the car.
Any E36 engine will fit your car (even the M3 and M3 Evo's) but you will need to make a number of additional alterations, depending on the engine, including (but not limited to): -
Gearbox
Prop-shaft
Differential
There are three BMW magazines in the uk that advertise BMW specialists or have a directory in the back, Total BMW, Performance BMW and BMW Car. Give a few a call and see what they've done.
Thornley Motorsport and Bexley Motorworks are featured regularly, as is CA Automotive.
I hope this helps,
Andy
The engine is an M43 (based on the info supplied). Enter the last 7 digits of your VIN number on www.realoem.com and it will give the engine number of the car.
Any E36 engine will fit your car (even the M3 and M3 Evo's) but you will need to make a number of additional alterations, depending on the engine, including (but not limited to): -
Gearbox
Prop-shaft
Differential
There are three BMW magazines in the uk that advertise BMW specialists or have a directory in the back, Total BMW, Performance BMW and BMW Car. Give a few a call and see what they've done.
Thornley Motorsport and Bexley Motorworks are featured regularly, as is CA Automotive.
I hope this helps,
Andy
how do I find out who owns a 30 year old car by the vin number?
Sherron
I have a car with no title and no information, I would like to get a title. It is 30 years old no one knows who the pre-owner was. I need this info for free. I tried to check the vin# (it is 13 numbers) but they said the vin must be at least 17 numbers?
Answer
Sounds like the car has been abandoned? You can take the VIN# or plate number to the DMV or AAA Auto CLub to see if it's reported stolen, has a lien on it or any unpaid fees.
Older cars only had 13 VIN#'s.
In California:
If it hasn't been registered for 4 years or more, then the cars info will have "fallen off" record and no longer be in the computer data bank. This is a vehicle with Unavailable Records.
If the cars value is $4999 or less:
Then the diligent effort process in NOT required
Any documentation that establishes ownership of the car is acceptable.
If the chain of ownership is incomplete, the new owner must complete REG 256 Statement of Facts stating:From whom the car was acquired
The current value of car, and that the car is free of any liens
If car value is $5000+ then you need to follow Due Diligence proceedure in the form of a certified letter sent to the last known owners address.
Sounds like the car has been abandoned? You can take the VIN# or plate number to the DMV or AAA Auto CLub to see if it's reported stolen, has a lien on it or any unpaid fees.
Older cars only had 13 VIN#'s.
In California:
If it hasn't been registered for 4 years or more, then the cars info will have "fallen off" record and no longer be in the computer data bank. This is a vehicle with Unavailable Records.
If the cars value is $4999 or less:
Then the diligent effort process in NOT required
Any documentation that establishes ownership of the car is acceptable.
If the chain of ownership is incomplete, the new owner must complete REG 256 Statement of Facts stating:From whom the car was acquired
The current value of car, and that the car is free of any liens
If car value is $5000+ then you need to follow Due Diligence proceedure in the form of a certified letter sent to the last known owners address.
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