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BMW 3 SERIES 1988 E30 Workshop Manual 0•4Introduction
The E30 3-Series range first became
available in the UK in March 1983, and
continued in production until April 1991, when
the revised E36 3-Series range (not covered
by this manual)

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BMW 3 SERIES 1988 E30 Workshop Manual 0•6Safety First!
Working on your car can be dangerous.
This page shows just some of the potential
risks and hazards, with the aim of creating a
safety-conscious attitude.
General hazards
Scalding
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BMW 3 SERIES 1988 E30 Workshop Manual Tyre pressures (cold) - bars (psi)Front Rear
3-Series, E30
316  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.9 (28) 2.1 (30)
316i
Saloon  . .

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BMW 3 SERIES 1988 E30 Workshop Manual Every 6000 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first
1•11
6.17a  Unscrew the bolt . . .
1
Every 6000 miles
6 Engine oil and filter change
1
Warning: Prolonged skin contact
with used engine oil is
haz

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BMW 3 SERIES 1988 E30 Workshop Manual Cartridge-type oil filter
17Some models are equipped with a
cartridge-type oil filter. Unscrew the bolt,
remove the cover, and lift the filter out (see
illustrations).
18Compare the new cartridge with

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BMW 3 SERIES 1988 E30 Workshop Manual drag when the feeler gauge is moved back
and forth.
6If the gap is too large or too small, loosen
the locknut, insert a hook made from large-
diameter metal wire, and rotate the eccentric
to obtain th

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BMW 3 SERIES 1988 E30 Workshop Manual 1 General information
This Part of Chapter 2 is devoted to in-
vehicle engine repair procedures. All
information concerning engine removal and
refitting and engine block and cylinder head
overhaul can

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BMW 3 SERIES 1988 E30 Workshop Manual 12After the No 1 piston has been positioned
at TDC on the compression stroke, TDC for
any of the remaining pistons can be located
by turning the crankshaft and following the
firing order. Mark the rem

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BMW 3 SERIES 1988 E30 Workshop Manual cover, remove the vibration damper/hub by
locking the crankshaft in position and
loosening the large centre bolt. Since the bolt
is on very tight, you’ll need to use an
extension bar and socket to b

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BMW 3 SERIES 1988 E30 Workshop Manual 8 Timing chain and 
sprockets- removal,
inspection and refitting
5
Note:This procedure applies to M10 and M30
engines.
Caution: Once the engine is set
at TDC, do not rotate the
camshaft or crankshaft
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