Table
b
.
Inspection
I
Service
MAINTENANCE
PROGRAM
020-5
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Maintenance
ítem
1
z
3
~
c
d
Engine
compartment
maintenance
Change
oil
and
oil
filter
.
Check
brake/clutch
fluid
leve¡
Check
battery
acid
leve¡
and
correct
asnecessary
.
Repair
Group
121
Check
engine
coolant
level
and
anti-freeze
protection
and
addasnecessary
.
Inspect
for
cooling
system
leaks
.
Repair
Group
170
Lubricate
throttie
linkage
Under
car
maintenance
Check
transmission
for
externa¡
leaks
.
Check
manual
transmission
oil
leve¡
andadd
asnecessary
.
Repair
Group
230
Check
final
drive
lubricant
and
addasnecessary
.
Check
fue¡
tank,
fuel
lines,
and
all
connections
for
leaks
.
Inspect
exhaust
system
.
Repair
Group
180
Check
steeringrack
and
steeringlinkages
.
Check
power
steering
system
for
leaks
.
Check
(luid
leve¡
.
Repair
Group
320
Inspect
brake
system
for
damaged
hoses
and
fines,
leaks
or
damage
.
Remove
calipers
and
check
brake
pad
wear
.
Check
brake
rotors
for
scoring
damage
.
Repair
Group
340
Check
parking
brake
operation,
adjust
cable
if
necessary
Repair
Group
340
Inspect
front
and
rear
suspension,
including
wheel
bearings,
for
play
.
Repair
Group
320/330
Inspect
wheelsand
tires,
including
spare,
check
tire
pressure
and
condition
Body
and
Interior
Maintenance
Lubricate
door
hinges
and
hood
latch,
hood
hinges
Check
headlight
and
driving
light
aiming
and
adjust
as
necessary
.
Check
operation
of
headlights,
parking
lights,
back-up
fights,
licenseplate
lights,
interior
lights,
glove
box
light,
engine
compartment
light,
trunk
light,
instrument
panel
lights,
turnsignals,
emer-gency
flashers,
stop
fights,
horas,
headlight
flasher
and
dimmer
switch
Replace
ventilation/A/C
micro-filter
.
Check
functionof
air
conditioning
.
Repair
Group
640
Check
function
of
seat
belts
.
Repair
Group
720
Check
tightness
of
mountfng
screws
on
airbag
front
crash
sensors
(Airbag
I)
.
Repair
Group
721
Check
windshield
washer
fluid
leve¡
and
concentration,
add
as
necessary
Check
operation
of
washer
system
.
Check
condition
of
wiperblades
.
Repair
Group
611
Tighten
nuts
and
bolts
for
door
locks
and
striker
plates
Replace
batteries
for
alarm/remote
control
in
masterkey(where
applicable)
.
Road
Test
Check
braking
performance,
steering,
HVAC,
manual
or
automatic
transmission,
and
mirrors
Service
Interval
Reset
Reset
service
indicator
using
specialreset
tool
.
MAINTENANCE
TALES
020-6
MAINTENANCE
PROGRAM
Group
310/330
Table
c
.
Inspection
II
Service
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L
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3
E
ó
Maintenance
ítem
l
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~
c
Engine
compartment
maintenance
Inspect
V-belt
/Poly-ribbeddrive
condition
.
Check
V-belt
tension,
if
applicable
.
Lubricate
throttle
linkage
.
Replace
air
filter
.
Change
oil
and
oil
filter
.
Replacespark
plugs
.
Repair
Group
120
Check
brake/clutch
fluid
leve¡
.
Check
battery
acid
leve¡
and
correct
asnecessary
.
Repair
Group
121
Check
engine
coolant
leve¡
and
anti-freeze
protection
and
add
asnecessary
.
Inspect
for
cooling
system
leaks
.
Repair
Group
170
Under
car
maintenance
Change
automatic
transmission
fluid
.
Repair
Group
240
Change
manual
transmission
oil
.
Repair
Group
230
Check
clutch
plate
for
wear
.
Repair
Group
210
Check
drive
axle
boots
for
leaks
.
Repair
Group
330
Change
final
drive
fluid
(1995
and
later
models
:
change
synthetic
oil
every
2nd
Inspection
II)
.
Replace
fuel
filter
.
Check
fuel
tank,
fuel
lines,
and
af
connections
for
leaks
.
Inspect
exhaust
system
.
Repair
Group
180
Check
steering
gear
and
steering
¡inkages
.
Check
power
steering
system
for
leaks
.
Check
fluidleve¡
.
Repair
Group
320
Inspect
brake
system
for
damaged
hoses
and
lines,
leaks
or
damage
.
Remove
calipers
and
check
brake
pad
wear
.
Check
brake
rotors
for
scoring
damage
.
Repair
Group
340
Check
parking
brake
operation,
adjust
cable
if
necessary
.
Check
thickness
of
parking
brake
lin-
ings
.
Repair
Group
340
Inspect
front
and
rear
suspension,
including
front
and
rear
wheel
bearings,
for
play
.
Repair
Inspect
wheels
and
tires,
including
spare,
check
tire
pressure
and
condition
.
Body
and
Interior
Maintenance
Lubricate
door
hinges
and
hood
latch,
hood
hinges
.
Check
headlight
and
driving
light
aiming
and
adjust
asnecessary
.
Check
operation
of
headlights,
parking
lights,
back-up
lights,
licenseplate
lights,
interior
lights,
glove
box
light,
engine
compartment
light,
trunk
light,
instrument
panel
lights,
turn
signals,
emer-gency
flashers,
stop
lights,
horns,
headlight
flasher
anddimmer
switch
.
Check
active
check
control
panel
forfauits
(where
applicable)
.
6
Electrical
System
MAINTENANCE
TABLES
Continued
on
next
page
Accelerator
and
Throttle
Linkage
The
accelerator
and
throttie
linkage
should
be
lubricated
pe-
riodically
.
Use
a
general
purpose
oil
on
the
joints
and
bearings
of
the
linkage
.
Use
a
multipurpose
grease
on
the
bearing
points
of
the
throttie
plate
.
Engine
Drive
Belts
Drive
belts
and
pulleys
transfer
power
from
theengine
crank-
shaft
to
various
accessories
.
See
Fig
.
13
.
Depending
on
model
and
model
year,
engine
driven
accessories
are
driven
by
V-
belts,
poly-ribbed
(serpentine)
belts,
or
a
combination
of
the
two
.
For
example,
early
4-cylinder
engines,
usetwo
V-belts
and
one
poly-ribbed
belt
.
Inspect
drivebelts
with
the
engine
off
.
lf
the
belt
shows
signs
of
wear,
cracking,
glazing,
or
missing
sections,
it
should
be
re-
placed
immediately
.
V
belt,
replacing
(4-cylinder
engines
built
up
to
1194)
0012472
Fig
.
13
.
Drive
belt
and
tensioner
assembly
for
late
4-cylinder
engine
wíth
poly-ribbed
drive
belt
.
V-belts
should
be
inspected
during
regular
maintenance
in-
tervais
.
Incorrect
tension
can
decrease
the
life
of
the
belt
and
the
component
it
drives
.
The
V-belt
tension
is
adjusted
through
a
toothed-rack
mechanism
.
Inspect
belts
with
the
engine
off
.
Twist
the
beltto
inspect
its
sidewalls
and
bottom
.
Beltstructural
damage,
glazed
or
shiny
sidewaljs
caused
by
a
loose
belt,
orseparation
are
al¡
reasons
to
replace
a
belt
.
Replacement
of
the
V-belts
every
four
years
is
recommend-
ed
.
Loosen
the
mounting
bolts
and
adjust
the
belt-driven
unit
until
the
belt
tension
is
as
loose
aspossible
.
Remove
the
belt
by
slipping
it
over
the
pulleys
.
In
some
cases
it
may
be
necessary
to
removeone
V-belt
to
get
to
another
.
Use
a
torque
wrench
and
a
crowfoot
wrench
to
turn
the
tensioning
gear
bolt
and
set
belt
tension
.
Hold
the
wrench
steady
and
tighten
the
locknut
on
the
rear
of
the
tensioning
gear
bolt
.
Tighten
al¡
other
mounting
nuts
.
MAINTENANCE
PROGRAM
020-
1
3
NOTE-
"
For
the
most
accurate
check,
V-belt
tension
should
be
checked
using
a
V-belt
tension
gauge
.
"
Belt
squealing
is
normally
caused
by
loose
beltten-sion
.
Belt
dressings
should
not
be
used
.
Tightening
Torques
"
Tensioning
gear
(alternator
belt
tensioning)
.
.
.
...............
7
Nm
(62
in-lb)
"
Tensioning
gear(power
steering
belt
tensioning)
...
..
...
8
to
8
.5
Nm
(71
to
75
in-lb)
"
Tensioning
gear
locking
nut
.......
24
Nm
(18
ft-Ib)
NOTE-
When
belts
are
replaced
with
new
ones,
store
the
old
set
in
the
luggage
compartment
for
emergency
use
.
When
installing
a
new
belt,
gently
pry
it
over
the
pulleys
.
Too
much
force
may
damage
the
belt
or
the
accessory
.
Tension
the
belt(s),
runthe
engine
for
a
few
minutes
(at
least
1500
rpm),
then
recheck
the
belt
tension
.
CAUTION-
Do
not
over
tighten
the
V-belts
.
Overtightening
will
cause
shaft
bearings
to
fail
prematurely
.
Poly-ribbed
belt,
replacing
(4-cylinder
engines
buiit
from
1194
and
all
6-cylinder
engines)
An
automatic
belt
tensioner
is
used
to
keep
the
belts
ten-
sioned
properly
.
Unless
the
tensioner
mechanism
malfunc-
tions,
the
poly-ribbed
belts
do
not
require
tension
adjustment
.
To
reduce
the
chance
ofbelt
failure
while
driving,
replace-
ment
of
the
belts
every
four
years
is
recommended
.
Mark
drive
belt
rotationdirectíon
if
removing
and
reusing
an
old
belt
.
To
remove
the
belt,
it
is
necessary
toretract
the
self-tension-
er
.
Using
a
breaker
bar
or
other
long
socket
assembly,
rotate
the
tensioner
to
loosenthe
belt
.
See
Fig
.
14
or
Fig
.
15
.
On
4-cyl-
inder
engines,
it
will
benecessary
to
remove
the
A/C
compres-
sor
belt
to
remove
the
main
drive
belt
.
WARNING
-
Observe
care
when
replacing
the
belt
.
Personal
in-
jury
could
result
if
the
tensioner
springs
back
into
position
uncontrollably
.
With
the
belt
removed
from
the
pulleys,
inspect
the
pulleys
for
wear
or
damage
that
may
cause
early
failureof
the
new
belt
.
This
is
also
a
good
opportunity
to
inspect
the
belt-driven
acces-
sories,
checking
for
bearing
wear
and
excess
play
.
Drive
belt
routing
is
shown
in
Fig
.
16
and
Fig
.
17
.
ENGINE
COMPARTMENT
MAINTENANCE
GENERAL
.
.....
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
...
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
...
100-1
Cylinder
Block
and
Crankshaft
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
...
100-1
Connecting
Rods
and
Pistons
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
100-1
Cylinder
Head
and
Valvetrain
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
100-2
VANOS
(Variable
Valve
Timing)
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
...
100-2
DISA
(Dual
Resonance
Intake
System)
.
.
.
.
.
100-3
Engine
Management
System
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
100-3
Ignition
......
.
.
.
.........
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
100-5
Fuel
Delivery
..
.
.
.
.....
.
...
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
100-5
Cooling
System
.
...........
.
.
.
.
.
.....
.
.
100-5
Lubrication
System
.........
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
100-5
MECHANICALTROUBLESHOOTING
.
.
.
.
100-5
Warnings
and
Cautions
..
.
...
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
100-5
Cylinder
compression,
checking
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
100-6
EngineMechanical
Troubleshooting
Table
.
.
.
100-7
DRIVEABILITY
TROUBLESHOOTING
...
100-8
GENERAL
There
are
various
engíne
configurations
used
in
the
1992-
1998
E36
cars
.
See
Table
a
.
On
both
four-
and
6-cylinder
engines,
the
cylinder
block
is
cast
¡ron
with
integral
cyiinders
.
The
cyiinders
are
exposed
on
all
sides
to
circulating
coolant
.
The
fully
counterweighted
crankshaft
rotates
in
replaceable
split-shell
main
bearings
.
Oiiways
drilled
into
the
crankshaft
pro-
vide
bearing
lubrication
.
O¡I
seals
pressed
into
alloy
sea¡
hous-
ings
are
installedat
both
ends
of
the
crankshaft
.
100
Engine-General
Tablea
.
Engine
Specifications
ENGINE-GENERAL
100-1
On-Board
Diagnostics
(OBD)
...
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
100-8
Basic
Requirements
....
.
.
.
...
.
.
.
.
.
....
.100-11
Preventive
Maintenance
......
.
.
.
.
.
.....
100-11
Basic
Engine
Settings
..
.
.....
.
.
.
.
.
.....
100-11
Oxygen
Sensors
.
.
.
...
.
.
.
...
.
.
.
.
.
....
.100-11
Air
Flow
Measurement
and
Vacuum
Leaks
.
.100-12
Battery
Voltage
.
.
...........
.
.
.
.
.
.....
100-12
Wiring
and
Harness
Connections
.
.
.
.
.....
100-13
Ground
Connections
...
.
.....
.
.
.
.
.
.....
100-13
Fue¡
Supply
....
.
...........
.
.
..
.....
.100-14
TABLES
a
.
Engine
Specifications
...
...
...........
.
..
..
.100-1
b
.
Engine
Management
Systems
..
..
...........
..
100-5
c
.
Engine
Mechanical
Troubleshooting
..........
.
.
100-8
d
.
OBD
1
Fault
(Blink)
Codes
(1992-1995
models
only)
.
...
..
..
..........
..
.100-9
e
.
Engine
Driveability
Troubleshooting
...........
.100-15
Model
Engine
code
No
.
of
Dispiacement
Compression
Horsepower
cyiinders
liters
(cu
.
in
.)
ratio
SAE
net
@
rpm
318i/is/¡C
1992-1995
M42
4
1
.8
(109
.6)
10
.0
:1
100
@
6000
1996-1998
M44
4
1
.9
(115
.6)
~
10
.0
:1
103
@
6000
323ís/iC
1998
M52
6
2
.5
(152
.2)
10
.5
:1
168
@
5,500
325i/is/iC
1992-1995
M50
6
2
.5
(152
.2)
10
.0
:1
110
@
5,900
328i/is/iC
1996-1998
M52
6
2
.8
(170
.4)
10
.2
:1
190
@
5,300
M3
1995
S50US
6
3
.0
(182
.5)
10
.5:1
240
@
6,000
1996-1998
S52US
6
3
.2
(192
.3)
10
.5:1
240
@
6,000
Cylinder
Block
and
Crankshaft
Connecting
Rods
and
Pistons
The
forged
connecting
rods
use
replaceable
split-shell
bearings
at
the
crankshaft
endand
solid
bushings
at
the
pis-
ton
pin
end
.
The
pistonsare
of
the
three-ring
typewith
two
up-
per
compression
rings
and
a
lowerone-piece
o¡i
scraper
ring
.
Fui¡-floating
piston
pins
are
retained
with
circlips
.
GENERAL
100-2
ENGINE-GENERAL
Cylinder
Head
and
Valvetrain
The
aluminum
cylinder
head
uses
chain-driven
double
overhead
camshafts
and
four
valves
per
cylinder
.
See
Fig
.
1
.
The
cylinder
head
employs
a
crossflow
design
for
greater
power
and
efficiency
.
Intake
air
enters
the
combustion
cham-
ber
from
one
side
while
exhaust
gasses
exit
from
the
other
.
Oílways
in
the
head
provide
lubrication
for
the
camshafts)
and
valvetrain
.
Fig
.
1
.
M52
twin-cam,
4-valve-per-cylinder
engine
with
hydraulíc
lift-
ers
.
On
all
engines
exceptthe
M44
engine,
valveclearance
is
by
seif-adjusting
hydraulic
lifters
.
On
M44
engines,
instead
of
hy-
draulic
lifters,
hydraulic
pedestaisare
used
in
combination
with
roller
rocker
arms
to
actuate
the
valves
.
Hydraulic
pedes-
tals
have
the
same
function
as
hydraulic
lifters,
which
ís
to
maintain
zero
valve
clearance,
reduce
valve
noise,
and
elimí-
nate
routíne
adjustment
.
See
Fig
.
2
.
VANOS
(Variable
Valve
Timing)
GENERAL
1
.
Camshafts
2
.
Rocker
arms
3
.
Hydraulic
valve
adjusters
(HVA)
4
.
Valve
and
conical
valve
spring
4
Fig
.
2
.
Cross
sectionof
M44
twin-cam,
4-valve-per-cylinder
head
.
Note
function
of
hydraulíc
pedestal
in
combination
with
rock-er
arm
(with
roller
bearing
for
reduced
friction)
.
The
main
components
of
the
VANOS
system
arethe
piston
housing
with
integral
spool
valve
and
solenoid,
and
the
modi-
fied
intake
camshaft
and
sprocket
assembly
.
See
Fig
.
3
.
1993
and
later
6-cylinder
engines
are
equipped
with
a
vari-
B11001
able
intake
valve
timing
system,
known
as
VANOS
(from
the
German
words
Variable
Nockenwellen
Steuerung)
.
The
Fig
.
3
.
VANOS
(variable
intake
valve
timing)
systemusedon
M52
en-
VANOS
system
electro-hydraulically
adjusts
intake
valve
tim-
gine
.
When
solenoid
is
actuated,
oíl
pressure
is
directed
to
ingfor
enhanced
mid-range
performance
.
The
VANOS
sys-
front
side
of
gear
cup
piston
.
This
forces
gear
cup
finto
camtem
is
controlled
by
the
engine
control
module
(ECM),
using
shaft
to
advance
intake
valve
timing
.
enginespeed,engine
load
and
engine
temperature
asthe
pri-
mary
inputs
.
When
the
engine
is
running,
the
piston
housing
is
supplied
with
pressurized
engine
oil
víathe
solenoid-actuatedspool
At
low
speeds,
the
intake
valves
open
late
to
ensure
smooth
valve
.
Depending
on
the
position
of
the
spool
valve,
oil
isdi
engine
operation
.
At
mid-rangespeeds,
thevalves
open
early
rected
to
either
the
front
or
back
side
of
the
gear
cup
piston
.
(valvetiming
advanced,
VANOS
actuated)
for
increased
torque,
improved
driveability,
and
reduced
emissions
.
And
at
When
the
solenoid
isin
the
off
position,
engine
oíl
is
direct-
high
speeds,
the
valves
again
open
late
for
optimum
power
ed
to
the
back
side
of
the
piston
.
This
holds
the
gear
cup
for-
and
performance
.
ward
and
valve
timing
is
maintained
at
the
normal
"late"
position
.
When
the
solenoid
is
energized,
the
spoolvalve
is
moved
forward
and
oil
pressure
is
directed
to
the
front
side
of
the
piston
.
This
in
turn
moves
thegear
cup
further
into
the
116-2
CYLINDER
HEADAND
VALVETRAIN
3
.
Remove
timing
chain
sprockets
and
timing
chains
from
7
.
Slowly
release
pressure
oncamshaft
bearing
capsby
camshafts
.
Remove
upper
timing
chain
guidefrom
cyl-
turningeccentric
shaft
.
Remove
bearing
caps
and
inder
head
.
See117
Camshaft
Timing
Chain
.
camshaft
.
Repeat
procedureon
remaining
camshaft
.
NOTE-
It
is
not
necessary
lo
remove
the
lower
timing
chain
cover
.
4
.
Remove
spark
plugs
and
instaf
BMW
special
tool
11
3
260
to
cylinder
head
.
Tighten
tool
retaining
bolts
in
spark
plug
holes
.
Do
not
over-tighten
bolts
.
See
Fig
.
1
.
6
.
Remove
bearing
cap
mounting
nuts
.
0013033
5
.
Turn
eccentric
shaft
on
special
tool
until
pressure
is
ap-
plied
to
camshaft
bearing
caps
.
See
Fig
.
2
.
Fig
.
2
.
Special
tool
(eccentric
shaft)
being
turned
to
apply
pressure
to
camshaft
bearing
caps
.
CYLINDER
HEAD,
DISASSEMBLYAND
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION-
Camshaft
bearing
caps
mustbe
reinstalled
intheir
original
locations
.
NOTE-
"
The
camshaft
bearing
caps
are
coded
wíth
a
letter
anda
number
.
Forexample,
"Al
"ís
the
exhaust
cam-
shaft
bearing
cap
at
the
front
of
the
engíne,
and
"El"
is
the
intake
camshaft
bearing
cap
at
the
front
of
the
engine
.
"
Camshafts
are
stamped
with
a
code
letter-`E"
for
the
intakeside
and
`A"forthe
exhaust
side
.
"
"E"
isforEinlal3,
(German
for
íntake)
and
A"
isfor
Auspuff,
(German
for
exhaust)
.
"
The
front
of
the
engine
is
at
the
front
of
thecar
.
8
.
Camshaft
installation
is
reverse
of
removal,noting
the
following
:
"
Prior
to
installation,
check
al¡
components
for
wear
as
described
below
underCylinder
Head
and
Va¡-
Fig
.1
.
Special
BMW
tool
no
.
11
3
260
.
Tool
mounting
bolts
(arrows)
vetrain,
Reconditioning
.
thread
into
spark
plug
holes
.
"
Crankshaft
must
be
at
least
45°
away
from
TDC
before
installing
camshafts
to
cylinder
head
.
"
Lubricate
camshafts
prior
to
installation
.
Tightening
Torque
"
Install
camshafts
into
cylinder
head
with
lobes
for
cyl-
"
BMW
special
tool
11
1
260
inder
no
.
1
pointing
up
and
towards
each
other
.
to
cylinder
head
.
...
.
.
...........
23
Nm
(17
ft-Ib)
"
After
installing
camshafts),observe
specified
waiting
time
for
hydraulic
cam
followers
to
fully
compress
be-
fore
bringing
crankshaft
back
to
TDC
.
Fig
.
5
.
BMW
special
tool
11
2300
(arrow)
inserted
through
bell-
housing
hole
and
finto
flywheel
.
A
Tightening
Torque
"
BMW
special
tool11
1
260/11
3
270
to
cylinder
head
.................
23
Nm
(17
ft-Ib)
5
.
Remove
intake
camshaft
bearing
cap
no
.
1
.
6
.
Turn
eccentric
shaft
on
special
tool
until
pressure
is
ap-
plied
to
camshaft
bearing
caps
.
See
Fig
.
7
.
7
.
Remove
remaining
bearing
capmounting
nuts
.
CYLINDER
HEAD
AND
VALVETRAIN
116-
5
NOTE-
Fig
.
7
.
Special
tool
(eccentric
shaft)
beingturned
to
apply
pressure
to
camshaft
bearing
caps
.
8
.
Slowly
release
pressure
oncamshaft
bearing
capsby
turning
eccentric
shaft
.
Remove
bearing
caps
and
camshaft
.
Repeat
procedure
on
remaining
camshaft
.
CAUTION-
Camshaft
bearing
capsmust
be
reinstalled
in
their
original
locations
.
"
The
camshaft
bearing
caps
are
coded
with
a
letter
and
a
number
.
For
example,
`A1
"is
the
exhaust
cam-
shaft
bearing
cap
at
the
front
of
the
engine,
and
"E1"
is
the
intake
camshaft
bearing
cap
at
the
front
of
the
engine
.
"
The
camshaftsare
stamped
with
a
code
letter-`E"
for
the
intake
síde
and
`A"
for
the
exhaust
side
.
F19
.6
.
Special
BMW
tool
no
.
11
3260
(A)
with
adapter
ll
3
270
(B)
.
Tool
mounting
bolts
(arrows)
thread
into
spark
plug
holes
.
"
"E"
is
for
Einfal3,
(German
for
intake)
and
`A"
is
for
Auspuff,
(German
for
exhaust)
.
"
The
front
of
the
engine
is
at
the
front
of
the
car
.
CYLINDER
HEAD,
DISASSEMBLYAND
ASSEMBLY
119-2
LUBRICATION
SYSTEM
NOTE-
Component
Location
If
the
light
does
not
go
out,
thewiring
to
theswitch
is"
Oil
pressure
switch
most
likely
grounded
somewhere
between
the
switch
all
engines
.......
...
.
..
......
ora
oil
filter
housing
terminal
and
the
warning
light
.
Sea
Electrical
Wiring
Diagrams
atrearof
manual
for
electrical
schematics
.
CAUTION-
Some
oil
may
drain
out
as
the
oil
pressure
switch
is
removed
.
Use
a
rag
to
soak
up
any
spills
.
2
.
Install
pressure
gauge
in
place
of
switch
.
3
.
With
gauge
instalied,
start
engine
and
allow
to
reach
operating
temperature
.
Check
oil
pressureboth
cold
and
hot
.
NOTE-
For
the
most
accurate
test
results,
the
engine
oil
(and
filter)
shouldbe
newand
of
the
correct
grade
.
Oil
Pressure
"
¡dle
(mínimum)
..
.
.
..............
.
.
0
.5
bar
(7psi)
"
Regulated
pressure
(elevated
engine
speed)
4-cylinder
engines
..
......
4
.3
±
0
.2
bar
(63
t3
psi)
6-cylinder
engines
.
.
.............
.
4
.0
bar
(59
psi)
4
.
Remove
pressure
gauge
and
reinstall
pressure
switch
.
If
testing
shows
low
oil
pressure,
one
or
more
of
the
follow-
ing
conditions
may
be
indicated
:
OIL
PAN
"
Worn
or
faulty
oii
pump
.
"
Worn
or
faulty
engine
bearings
The
oil
pancan
be
removed
with
the
engine
instalied,
al-
Severe
engine
wear
.
though
specíal
enginesupport
equipment
will
be
needed
.
Al¡
of
these
conditionsindicate
the
need
for
major
repairs
.
Oil
pressure
warning
system,
testing
When
the
ignition
is
tumed
ora,
the
oil
pressure
warning
light
comes
ora
.
When
the
engine
ís
started
and
the
oil
pressure
ris-
es
slightly,
the
oil
pressure
switch
opens
and
thewarning
light
goes
out
.
Make
sure
the
oil
leve¡
is
correct
before
making
tests
.
1
.
Turra
ignition
switch
ora
.
"
Warning
light
ora
instrument
panel
must
light
up
.
2
.
Remove
connector
from
oil
pressure
switch
.
"
Warning
light
ora
instrument
panel
must
go
out
.
OIL
PAN
3
.
If
warning
light
does
not
light
when
ignition
is
ora,
re-
move
connector
from
oil
pressure
switch
anduse
a
jumper
wire
to
ground
connector
terminal
to
a
clean
metal
surface
.
NOTE
-
If
the
warning
light
comes
ora,
check
the
switch
as
de-
scríbed
in
the
nextstep
.
If
the
warning
light
does
not
come
ora,
thewiring
to
the
instrument
cluster
or
to
the
light
itself
isfaulty
.
4
.
To
test
switch,
connect
ara
ohmmeter
between
terminal
in
switch
body
and
ground
.
With
engine
off,
these
should
be
continuity
.
With
engine
running,
oil
pressure
should
opera
switch
and
there
should
beno
continuity
Replace
a
faulty
switch
.
WARNING
-
Keep
in
mind
that
low
oil
pressure
may
be
prevent-
ing
the
switch
from
tuming
the
light
out
.
If
the
light
remains
ora
while
the
engine
is
running,
check
the
oil
pressure
asdescribed
earlier
.
Do
not
drive
the
car
until
the
problem
is
corrected
.
Theengine
may
be
severely
damaged
.
Oil
pan,
removing
and
installing
(4-cylinder
engines)
1
.
Raise
car
arad
place
securely
ora
jackstands
.
2
.
Remove
splash
shíeld(s)
from
under
engine,
where
ap-
plicable
.
3
.
Drain
engine
oil
as
described
in
020
Maintenance
Pro-
gram
.
4
.
Disconnect
vacuum
hose
adapter
from
vacuum
brake
booster
at
rear
of
engine
compartment
.
5
.
Remove
oil
dipstick
guide
tube
mounting
nut
and
pull
guide
tube
from
oil
pan
.
See
Fig
.
2
.