Will the M43B18 engine fit my BMW E36 Compact 316i?

Yes, if your BMW E36 Compact 316i was built with the M43B18. BMW used this 1.8 liter (1,796 cc) petrol engine with 85 kW (115 HP) in the E36 Compact 316i from about 1993 to 2001.

In our records the M43B18 is the engine for the E36 Compact 316i, which makes the match simple. Still, check the code on your old 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.