BMW

M3
1996 to 1997

Engine &
Cooling

Fuel

Ignition

Electrical

Running
gear

Torque
settings

Capacities

Notes &
Illustrations
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M3

1996 to 1997

M3

1996 to 1997

M3

1996 to 1997

M3

1996 to 1997

M3

1996 to 1997

Engine and cooling system

Type
Capacity (cm3) / number of cylinders
Compression ratio / pressure
Oil pressure
Oil temperature
Valve clearance - inlet
Valve clearance - exhaust
Firing order
No 1 cylinder position
Thermostat opening temperature
Radiator cap pressure

bar
bar
C
mm
mm

C
bar

S50/B32 236kW
3201 / 6
11.3 / 11 to 12
1.0 / 4.0
80
0.18 to 0.23
0.28 to 0.33
1-5-3-6-2-4
TCE
80
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Fuel system
Idle speed - manual [auto]
Fast idle speed - manual [auto]
CO @ idle speed [3000 rpm] - see page VI
HC @ idle speed [3000 rpm] - see page VI
CO2 @ idle speed [3000 rpm] - see page VI
O2 @ idle speed [3000 rpm] - see page VI
Carburettor / fuel injection
Type / ref
Main jet / needle
Injection pressure
Pump pressure
Octane rating

rpm
rpm
%
ppm
%
%

bar
bar
RON

78050
_
0.3
200
_
_
_
MS S50
_
_
_
98[U]

Ignition system
Type
Ignition coil
Primary resistance
Ballast resistor
Voltage - Tmnl 15(+) to earth
Distributor
Points gap (air gap)
Dwell angle
Condenser capacity
Rotation
Ignition timing - basic [static

V = Vacuum NV = No Vacuum
Total ignition advance

Centrifugal check.

Vacuum range check

Maximum vacuum advance
Spark plugs
Type
Electrode gap

ohms
ohms
V
mm
(%)
F
Crankshaft @ rpm
Crankshaft
Crankshaft
Crankshaft
Crankshaft
Crankshaft
Crankshaft

@ rpm
@ rpm
@ rpm
@ rpm
@ rpm
@ rpm
mbar
Crankshaft

mm

Direct electronic
_
0.82
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_
_
_
_
_
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_
_
_
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NGK
PKR 7A
0.60.1

Electrical system
Battery
V / CC / RC
Alternator voltage / full load current / engine rpm
Starter motor current / voltage - cranking
A/V
Starter motor current / voltage - locked
A/V

12 / 65Ah
_ / 115 / _
_
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Running gear
Brakes Front (min. friction material thickness)
Rear (min. friction material thickness)
Tyres
Saloon
Estate / Van
Pressure - front / rear - Saloon
Pressure - front / rear - Estate / Van
Front suspension / wheel alignment
Toe-in (+) / Toe-out ()
Camber
Castor
King pin inclination
Rear suspension / wheel alignment
Toe-in (+) / Toe-out ()
Camber

mm
mm

3.0
3.0

Size
Size
bar
bar

225/45x17: 245/40x17
_
Refer to vehicle
_

mm []

[0105]
-230
71230
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mm []

[0305]
-24110

Torque wrench settings

Cylinder head - stage
Cylinder head - stage
Cylinder head - stage
Cylinder head - stage
Big-end bearings
Main bearings
Clutch cover
Flywheel [driveplate]
Front hubs
Rear hubs
Wheel nuts / bolts
Spark plugs

1
2
3
4

Nm
Nm
Nm
Nm
Nm
Nm
Nm
Nm
Nm
Nm
Nm
Nm

Notes and Illustrations

litres
litres
litres
litres
litres
litres

1996 to 1997

M3

1996 to 1997

30 N
+90
+90
_
5, 20 +65
_
34
105 N
290
300
10010
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Capacities
Engine oil & filter
Gearbox - 4-speed [5-speed]
Automatic transmission - refill
Final drive
Cooling system
Fuel tank

M3

8.0
1.75
_
1.3
10.75
62