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« on: May 10, 2006, 09:43:53 am » |
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 i have a f reg e30 318i that the engine was blown so i bought a e36 318i engine still m40b18 but after fitting when trying to start it just turns over and doesnt fire up. i have fuel and spark but still no joy i have been told that the front crank cog/pulley that the pulse sensor is fitted is wrong and i need an earlier e36 crank cog/pulley is this true and if so what is the difference?  ?? please help i want to be on the road for the summer thank you anyone |
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« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2006, 09:33:14 am » |
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Did you bought the engine with the engine computer or without it?
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« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2006, 09:44:20 am » |
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bought it just as an engine. i was told by supplier it was exactly the same!! so no i never got computer
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« Reply #3 on: May 12, 2006, 10:17:50 pm » |
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i was having the same problem with my car (e30), when i swapped engines
my problem was the ecu.... normally though you shouldn't be getting spark or fuel, because if the crank sensor isn't compatible it won't send a signal to the ecu and the ecu won't send a signal to the coil or fuel injectors
only thing i can think is that the sensor may be running at a higher ohm rating than what your ecu is used to and the signal isn't going through, did you try your sensor from your old engine?
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« Reply #4 on: May 12, 2006, 11:41:18 pm » |
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i havent tried that yet but i will. hopefully i will have some luck.should my ecu(e30) still be ok? it shouldnt have shorted it out?
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« Reply #5 on: May 15, 2006, 12:23:40 am » |
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despite from what i've heard the ecu normally can take quite a bit of abuse before it can short out, so i don't think the ecu is the problem good luck and keep us updated as to your progress  |
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« Reply #6 on: May 30, 2006, 11:22:42 pm » |
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did you end up swaping the sensors?
apart from that did you re connect your engine grounds, i've forgot that once, and spent a couple extra days trying to find the problem
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« Reply #7 on: June 08, 2006, 10:12:11 am » |
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regarding the sensor, i went to change it but i havent got the old one because a very nice scrap man came and took the old engine without asking if i still needed it. so i now need the correct sensor it is becoming a nightmare!!!!!!
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« Reply #8 on: June 08, 2006, 11:03:21 pm » |
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damn that sucks....
i might have some sensors laying around but they are from a m20b25(e30 325i) engine, and i don't know if they work the same
i should have two working ones in a little bit, going to be doing a m50 swap hopefully soon
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« Reply #9 on: June 09, 2006, 07:34:11 pm » |
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thanks for replying i will try anything. i sent my dad to a scrap yard to get a pulley. he got one of a e30 g`reg with the same engine as the scrap man took, so i thought this may be different to the one on the engine now (e36)m40 but it turned out the same. when i fitted the engine i used the inlet manifold of the old one only because it was cleaner. luckily i still have the old one i looked on that and it says 1.6Le but the L looks like a backwards j i have been thinking that maybe i have been had and i have bought a 1.6 engine  and thats why it dont work if thats the case i may have to cut my losses and buy another engine. hopefully of somebody who knows bmw`s well. would i be able to buy the sensor of you. thanks again..  |
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« Reply #10 on: June 10, 2006, 12:02:12 am » |
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hey don't worry about the sensor... like i said before its off of and 2.5l so not sure if it will work you can have both sensors, cam and crank sensor for free just have to pay me back for the shipping...  lemme know if you think you need anything else! just send me a private message(pm) or email with your shipping address |
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« Reply #11 on: June 20, 2006, 03:37:21 pm » |
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sorry i havent replied sooner i can only use the computer at work now and then. i will get my dad to (pm) you with the details i am actually thinking of saving up and getting a whole new car only for the engine. i have seen a few mot failures but to pricey at the moment. thanks for your help..
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« Reply #12 on: June 23, 2006, 01:02:09 am » |
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hey cool, its no prob, i'll write you back as soon as i get the pm |
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