Engine, Cooling and Exhaust: Technical Service Bulletins

• Recalls
  • Emissions
    • Recall - Idle Control Unit Exchange
  • Generals
    • Campaign - Engine/Fuel System Concern
      • Overview
      • Summary of Updates Covered By the Engine Campaign
        • 318I
        • 325E
        • 528E
        • 535I, 635CSI, 735I
        • 533I, 633CSI, 733I
    • Campaign - Rough Idle, Low Idle, Idle Speed Fluctuates
• Customer Interest
  • Engine - Head Bolt Threads Pull Out of Engine Block
  • Engine - Idle and Driveability Complaints
  • Engine - Hydraulic Lock
  • Engine - New Camshaft Rotor Adapter and Distributor Cap
  • Engine - Oil Loss Through Oil Drain Plug
  • PDI - Chromed Exhaust Pipe Tip Burns Customer's Leg
  • A/C - Insufficient Heat Output, Clean Filter Screen
  • Cooling System - Fan Shroud Modification
  • Engine - Hesitation/Poor Throttle Response
    • Overview
    • Repair Procedure:
    • Repair Procedure For Units With A Code of 341 or Earlier
    • Warranty Status:
  • Engine - Oil Filter Element Leak
  • Engine - Erratic Idle/Low Power/High Oil Consumption
  • Fuel System - Damage Caused By Fuel Contaminants
• By Symptom
  • Abnormal wear/deterioration
    • Engine - Head Bolt Threads Pull Out of Engine Block
    • Engine - Hydraulic Lock
    • Engine - Accelerated Camshaft Wear Prevention
    • Recall - Idle Control Unit Exchange
    • Fuel System - Damage Caused By Fuel Contaminants
  • Customer Interest
    • Engine - Head Bolt Threads Pull Out of Engine Block
    • Engine - Idle and Driveability Complaints
    • Engine - Hydraulic Lock
    • Engine - New Camshaft Rotor Adapter and Distributor Cap
    • Engine - Oil Loss Through Oil Drain Plug
    • PDI - Chromed Exhaust Pipe Tip Burns Customer's Leg
    • A/C - Insufficient Heat Output, Clean Filter Screen
    • Cooling System - Fan Shroud Modification
    • Engine - Hesitation/Poor Throttle Response
      • Overview
      • Repair Procedure:
      • Repair Procedure For Units With A Code of 341 or Earlier
      • Warranty Status:
    • Engine - Oil Filter Element Leak
    • Engine - Erratic Idle/Low Power/High Oil Consumption
    • Fuel System - Damage Caused By Fuel Contaminants
  • Driveability
    • TSB Summary - Summer Related Concerns
      • Overview
      • 318I Summary of Service Fixes For Summer-Related Complaints
      • 320I Summary of Service Fixes For Summer-Related Complaints
      • 325E Summary of Service Fixes For Summer-Related Complaints
      • 528E Summary of Service Fixes For Summer-Related Complaints
      • 533I Summary of Service Fixes For Summer-Related Complaints
      • 633CSI Summary of Service Fixes For Summer-Related Complaints
      • 733I Summary of Service Fixes For Summer-Related Complaints
      • 535I, 635CSI, 735I Summary of Service Fixes For Summer-Related Complaints
    • Campaign - Rough Idle, Low Idle, Idle Speed Fluctuates
    • Fuel - Hesitation On Warm-Up/Rough Idle
    • Engine - Hesitation/Poor Throttle Response
      • Overview
      • Repair Procedure:
      • Repair Procedure For Units With A Code of 341 or Earlier
      • Warranty Status:
    • Engine - Erratic Idle/Low Power/High Oil Consumption
    • Recall - Idle Control Unit Exchange
  • High emissions
    • Recall - Idle Control Unit Exchange
  • Leaks
    • Engine - Hydraulic Lock
    • Engine - New Camshaft Rotor Adapter and Distributor Cap
    • Engine - Oil Loss Through Oil Drain Plug
    • Engine - Oil Filter Element Leak
    • Engine - Erratic Idle/Low Power/High Oil Consumption
  • Odors
    • Emissions - Rotten Egg Smell From Exhaust
  • Poor performance
    • Fuel - Hesitation On Warm-Up/Rough Idle
    • A/C - Insufficient Heat Output, Clean Filter Screen
  • Recalls
    • Campaign - Engine/Fuel System Concern
      • Overview
      • Summary of Updates Covered By the Engine Campaign
        • 318I
        • 325E
        • 528E
        • 535I, 635CSI, 735I
        • 533I, 633CSI, 733I
    • Campaign - Rough Idle, Low Idle, Idle Speed Fluctuates
    • Recall - Idle Control Unit Exchange
  • Warping
    • Cooling System - Fan Shroud Modification
• All Technical Service Bulletins
  • Engine - Head Bolt Threads Pull Out of Engine Block
  • Engine - CPO Engine Inspection Information
  • Engine - E Series Engine Oil Capacities
  • Engine - Removal/Installation Tips
  • Cooling System - Information on Coolant Refilling
  • TSB Summary - Summer Related Concerns
    • Overview
    • 318I Summary of Service Fixes For Summer-Related Complaints
    • 320I Summary of Service Fixes For Summer-Related Complaints
    • 325E Summary of Service Fixes For Summer-Related Complaints
    • 528E Summary of Service Fixes For Summer-Related Complaints
    • 533I Summary of Service Fixes For Summer-Related Complaints
    • 633CSI Summary of Service Fixes For Summer-Related Complaints
    • 733I Summary of Service Fixes For Summer-Related Complaints
    • 535I, 635CSI, 735I Summary of Service Fixes For Summer-Related Complaints
  • Engine - Identification
    • Overview
    • 1.Engine Number and Code:
    • Engine Number and Code:
  • Engine - Idle and Driveability Complaints
  • Special Tool - M70 Engine Stand
  • Special Tools - New Torque Angle Indicator
  • Engine - High Pressure Steam Cleaning Warning
  • Campaign - Engine/Fuel System Concern
    • Overview
    • Summary of Updates Covered By the Engine Campaign
      • 318I
      • 325E
      • 528E
      • 535I, 635CSI, 735I
      • 533I, 633CSI, 733I
  • Engine - Hydraulic Lock
  • New BMW Special Tools.
  • Campaign - Rough Idle, Low Idle, Idle Speed Fluctuates
  • Fuel - Hesitation On Warm-Up/Rough Idle
  • Ignition - Spark Plug Applications
    • Overview
    • Attachment Spark Plug Application Chart
  • Ignition - Spark Plug Application
  • Ignition - Spark Plug Application Charts
  • Ignition - Spark Plug Application Chart
  • Spark Plug/Engine Oil Capacity Reference Chart
  • 1203851085 - 04/01/91 Adds Information to 1990/10/01
  • Engine - New Camshaft Rotor Adapter and Distributor Cap
  • Engine - Connecting Rod/Piston Weight Classifications
  • Engine - Accelerated Camshaft Wear Prevention
  • Engine - Updated Oil Pipe Hollow (Banjo) Bolt
  • Engine - Valve Guide Repair
  • Cylinder Head - Torqueing/Valve Adjustment Procedures
  • Engine - Oil Loss Through Oil Drain Plug
  • Valve Stem Seals - New Grooved VITON Design
  • Engine Cooling Fan - Apparent Excessive Noise
  • Cooling System - Radiator/Knuckle Saver
  • PDI - Chromed Exhaust Pipe Tip Burns Customer's Leg
  • A/C - Insufficient Heat Output, Clean Filter Screen
  • Intake and Vacuum System - Leak Detector
  • Cooling System - Fan Shroud Modification
  • Engine - Hesitation/Poor Throttle Response
    • Overview
    • Repair Procedure:
    • Repair Procedure For Units With A Code of 341 or Earlier
    • Warranty Status:
  • Emissions - Rotten Egg Smell From Exhaust
  • Engine Oil Filter - Installation Procedure
  • Engine - Oil Filter Element Leak
  • Engine - Oil Capacities and Oil Dipstick Part Numbers
  • Engine - Erratic Idle/Low Power/High Oil Consumption
  • Engine - Oil Pan Gasket Leak Prevention
  • Recall - Idle Control Unit Exchange
  • Engine - Oil Recommendations
  • High Performance Engine Oil - Facts
  • Engine - Will Not Start In Cold Weather
  • Fluids/Chemicals - Specifications and Requirements
    • Overview
    • Engine Oil & Manual Transmission Oil Information
    • Final Drive Gear Lube, Antifreeze, Brake Fluid & Axle Lube Information
    • Automatic Transmission Fluid Information
  • Cooling System - New Antifreeze
  • Ignition - Secondary System Components Improved
  • Ignition Cable - Special Tools
  • Engine Oil Capacities - All Current Models
  • Fuel System - Damage Caused By Fuel Contaminants
  • Cooling System - Proper Cooling System Service Procedure
  • Engine - Crankshaft Seal/Bedplate Sealing Information