2000 BMW 3 Series Coupe engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreIntake manifold


M6	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
M7	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
M8	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies

expand_moreAlternator

expand_moreCharging


Turbocharger oil feed line	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreCooling system

expand_moreRadiator drain screws

expand_moreRadiator mounting

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing

expand_more318 Ci with gasoline straight-4 1.9 L 117 HP engine (1999.11–2001.9)


M7	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


M6	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
M7	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m
M8	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_more320 Ci with gasoline straight-6 2.2 L 168 HP engine (2000.9–2006.7)

Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, 320 Ci with gasoline straight-6 2.2 L 168 HP engine (2000.9–2006.7).


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Use new screws, and oil the screws. See figure 1.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	90°90°90°

expand_more325 Ci with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 189 HP engine (2000.9–2006.7)


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
See figure 1.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreAluminium engine block


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Use new screws, and oil the screws. See figure 1.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreGrey cast-iron engine block


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Use new screws, and oil the screws. See figure 1.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreValve cover


M6	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
M7	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing

expand_more320 Ci with gasoline straight-6 2.0 L 148 HP engine (1999.8–2000.9)


First stage	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Second stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Third stage	70°70°70°

expand_more320 Ci with gasoline straight-6 2.2 L 168 HP engine (2000.9–2006.7)


First stage	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Clean and lubricate the screws.
Second stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Third stage	70°70°70°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Replace screw, wash and slightly oil.
Second stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Third stage	70°70°70°

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws


316 Ci with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 103 HP engine (2000.4–2006.7)	243.4 lbf⋅ft243.4 lbf⋅ft330 N⋅m
Replace bolt.
318 Ci with gasoline straight-4 1.9 L 117 HP engine (1999.11–2001.9)	243.4 lbf⋅ft243.4 lbf⋅ft330 N⋅m
Replace bolt.
All other modifications	302.4 lbf⋅ft302.4 lbf⋅ft410 N⋅m
Replace bolt.

expand_moreCrankshaft pulley


318 Ci with gasoline straight-4 1.9 L 117 HP engine (1999.11–2001.9)	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m


Drive plate	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreFlywheel


BMW gasoline straight-4 1.6 L M43 B16 (164E3) 103 HP	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Replace screws.
BMW gasoline straight-4 1.9 L M43 B19 (194E1) 117 HP	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Replace screws.
All other modifications	77.44 lbf⋅ft77.44 lbf⋅ft105 N⋅m

expand_moreMain bearing

expand_more320 Ci with gasoline straight-6 2.0 L 148 HP engine (1999.8–2000.9)

expand_moreAluminium engine block


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	70°70°70°

expand_moreGrey cast-iron engine block


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	50°50°50°

expand_more320 Ci with gasoline straight-6 2.2 L 168 HP engine (2000.9–2006.7)


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Clean and lubricate the screws.
Second stage	70°70°70°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Clean and lubricate the screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreVibration damper


All other modifications	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine control

expand_moreCamshaft timing gear

expand_more316 Ci with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 103 HP engine (2000.4–2006.7)


M6	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
M7	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_more318 Ci with gasoline straight-4 1.9 L 117 HP engine (1999.11–2001.9)


M6	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
M7	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Second stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreChain tensioner


All other modifications	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m

expand_moreTiming case cover

expand_moreAll BMW gasoline straight-4 1.6 L M43 B16 (164E3) engines


M10	34.67 lbf⋅ft34.67 lbf⋅ft47 N⋅m
M6	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
M7	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
M8	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreAll BMW gasoline straight-4 1.9 L M43 B19 (194E1) engines


M10	34.67 lbf⋅ft34.67 lbf⋅ft47 N⋅m
M6	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
M7	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
M8	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication


Oil drain plug	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Oil filter housing	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreOil pump chain wheel

expand_moreOil sump


318 Ci with gasoline straight-4 1.9 L 117 HP engine (1999.11–2001.9)	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_more320 Ci with gasoline straight-6 2.2 L 168 HP engine (2000.9–2006.7)


M6 screws (class 10.9)	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
M6 8.8	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


M6 screws (class 10.9)	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
M6 8.8	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
M8	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine management


Glow plugs	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
Knock sensor	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Lambda sensor	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system

expand_moreExhaust manifold


323 Ci with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 168 HP engine (1999.4–2000.9)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
328 Ci with gasoline straight-6 2.8 L 190 HP engine (1999.4–2000.6)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreAll other modifications


M6	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
M7	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
M8	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreIgnition system

expand_moreSpark plugs


318 Ci with gasoline straight-4 1.9 L 117 HP engine (1999.11–2001.9)	14.75–19.18 lbf⋅ft14.75–19.18 lbf⋅ft20–26 N⋅m
All other modifications	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreStart system

expand_moreStarter

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2000 BMW 3 Series Coupe user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

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