engine and drivetrain what parts from '85 318i are interchangeable with an 02?

[osbourne]

Can anyone tell me which parts, from a 318i of '85 vintage, will bolt on to a 2002? I'm thinking 5 speed, and I suspect the engine would be a suitable core for rebuild to 2 liter.....but how about the radiator, the dif, etc?

Thanks

[02tom]

The alternator can be used on a tii. I believe the alternator and the e30 bracket can be used on a 2002. The A/C compressor, oil pan and filter head are similar to the S14 M3 and may be of use to someone. Of course the engine and fuel injection and wiring are nice upgrades to a 2002, depending on what you want. Here's a few related threads:

http://www.bmw2002faq.com/component/option,com_forum/Itemid,57/page,viewtopic/t,331930/highlight,318i+parts/

http://www.bmw2002faq.com/component/option,com_forum/Itemid,57/page,viewtopic/t,314585/highlight,318i+parts/

http://www.bmw2002faq.com/component/option,com_forum/Itemid,57/page,viewtopic/t,214037/highlight,318i+parts/

[bluedevils]

You can swap the whole thing including the transmission. I converted my 74 tii to EFI using 318i parts and couldn't be happier. BTW, your belts are on the way.

[rijco]

I have a 318i shortblock motor (M10B18) in my '02. Changed out the oil pan and oil pump but otherwise fits without modifications. Changed out to a 320i 5 speed and LSD at the same time. Kept the electronic ignition but converted to a Weber. No problems. Keep in mind that the cam gear and dizzy aren't interchangeable, so you can't use these on an earlier M10 motor.

[osbourne]

Thanks, guys! That's good information and gives me something to work with, if I decide to go that route.

[Bill_Riblett]

E30 318 5 speeds don't have speedometer cable drive so you'll have to figure out how to install an electronic replacement speedo.

[Mike Self]

early E30 318s with M10 motors have trannys with plugs where the mechanical speedo drives go. Apparently they were using up stocks of the mechanically identical E21 5 speeds, and just plugged the case. I've also heard that removing the plug and adding the speedo drive gear will make the mechanical speedo drive linkage functional.

Can anyone confirm this? Might enlarge the pool of potential "easy" five speeds for swaps into 2002s...

mike

[bluedevils]

early E30 318s with M10 motors have trannys with plugs where the mechanical speedo drives go. Apparently they were using up stocks of the mechanically identical E21 5 speeds, and just plugged the case. I've also heard that removing the plug and adding the speedo drive gear will make the mechanical speedo drive linkage functional.

Can anyone confirm this? Might enlarge the pool of potential "easy" five speeds for swaps into 2002s...

mike

That is correct. In fact, there is a blog showing how to do it (to install mechanical speedo gear), I have seen it, but can't find it now.

[NickVyse]

That is correct. In fact, there is a blog showing how to do it (to install mechanical speedo gear), I have seen it, but can't find it now.

Here's one - it's for a 265 box, but the principle should be the same:

http://hem.passagen.se/m2002tii/tech/tips/speedo_on_tranny/index.htm

[AustrianVespaGuy]

I'm a big fan of using the 318 intake parts for Megasquirt fuel injection (what I run on my car). Email me if you're interested in details.

-Carl