Will the M42B18 engine fit my BMW E36 318i?

Yes, if your BMW E36 318i was built with the M42B18. BMW used this 1.8 liter (1,796 cc) petrol engine with 100 kW (136 HP) in the E36 318i from about 1989 to 1996.

Some E36 318i cars were built with a different engine: the M40B18 and M43B18. These look alike from the outside, so check the code on your engine or send us your VIN.

Also tell us if your E36 has a manual or an automatic gearbox. The flywheel or the flex plate and some sensors depend on it.

Not sure? Send us your VIN and your gearbox code. We match the engine family, the year window and the parts on the engine before anything is reserved, and the check is free.