BMW Z3 (E36/7 and E36/8, 1995-2002): Service and Repair Manuals

BMW Z3 - Z3 Roadster, Z3 Coupe, M Roadster, M Coupe (1996-2002) (USA) - Bentley Service Manual

Bentley Service Manual covering in great detail maintenance and repair of the BMW Z3 Roadster (E36/7), Z3 Coupé (E36/8), M Roadster and M Coupé.

Versions: 1.9, 2.3, 2.5i, 2.8, 3.0i and 3.2.

Gasoline engines:
4 cylinders:
- M44 (with Bosch DME M5.2)
6 cylinders:
- M52 (with Siemens DME MS 41.1)
- M52 TU (with Siemens DME MS 42.1)
- M54 (with Siemens DME MS 43.0)
- S52 (with Siemens DME MS 41.1)
- S54 (with Siemens DME MS S54).

Model years: 1996-2002.

This Bentley workshop manual on the BMW Z3 (E36/7 and E36/8) sports cars provides detailed instructions for work on the engines (mechanical part, distribution, valves, ignition, starter, alternator) and cooling system.
Covers also the clutch, transmission (only removal and installation), suspension, brakes, steering, fuel system, exhaust, electrical system, interior, doors, central locking and air conditioning.

• Covers U.S. and Canadian models.
• Complete with adjustment data, torque wrench settings, OBD fault codes and wiring diagrams.
• This is the most comprehensive workshop manual available for these cars.

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BMW 3-Series (E36) / Z3 (1992-1998) (USA) | Haynes Repair Manual

Haynes Repair Manual on the American versions of the BMW 3-Series (E36) and Z3 (1996-1998).

Versions:
- 318i (1992-1998)
- 318is (1992-1997)
- 318i Convertible (1994-1997)
- 318ti (1995-1998)
- 323is/323i Convertible (1995-1998)
- 325i, 325is, 325i Convertible (1992-1995)
- 328i, 328is, 328i Convertible (1996-1998)
- Z3 Roadster (1996-1998).

Gasoline engines:
- 1.8 (1796 cc, M42 B18)
- 1.9 (1895 cc, M44)
- 2.5 (2494 cc, M50 B25)
- 2.8 (2793 cc, M52 B28).

Exclusions: This manual does not cover the M3, Compact, Touring, 1.6 litre gasoline engine or the diesel models.

This Haynes manual for the BMW 3-Series (E36) and Z3 guides you through the maintenance and repair of the gasoline engines (distribution, belts, valves, camshaft, cylinder head, oil pump, seals, and crankshaft).
It also includes procedures for the cooling, air conditioning, fuel system, exhaust plus the starting and charging system. Additionally, it covers work on the clutch, gearbox (removal and installation), propshafts, braking system, suspension, steering box, body, interior and electrical system.

• Step-by-step instructions with detailed photos.
• Covers U.S. and Canadian models.
• Based on a complete strip-down and rebuild.
• Includes a maintenance schedule, technical specifications, torque wrench settings and troubleshooting tables.
• Clear and detailed wiring diagrams.

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BMW 3-Series, M3, Z3 (E30 and E36) (1989-1998) | Chilton Repair Manual

Chilton Repair Manual for the US and Canadian models of the BMW E30 and E36 cars.

Versions: 318i, 318iC, 318iS, 318ti, 323i, 323iC, 323iS, 325i, 325iC, 325iS, 325iX 4x4, 328i, 328iC, 328iS, M3 and Z3.

Gasoline engines:
- 4 cylinders - 1796 cc (M42B18), 1895 cc (M44B19), 2302 cc (S14B23)
- 6 cylinders - 2494 cc (M20B25, M52B25, M52TUB25), 2793 cc (M52B28, M52TUB28), 2990 cc (S50B30), 3152 cc (S52B32).

Model years: 1989-1998.

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BMW Z3 Roadster und Coupé (1996-2002) | Bucheli Reparaturanleitung

Bucheli workshop manual on the BMW Z3 Roadster (E36/7) and Coupé (E36/8).

Versions: 1.9, 2.0, 2.2, 2.8 and 3.0.

Petrol engines:
- 4 cylinders - 1.9 litre (1895 cc, 118 hp/87 kW, M43TU), 1.9 litre (140 hp/103 kW, M44)
- 6 cylinders - 2.2 litre (2171 cc, 170 hp/125 kW, M54 B22), 2.8 litre (2793 cc, 192 hp/141 kW, M52 B28) and 3.0 litre (2979 cc, 231 hp/170 kW, M54 B30).

Production years: 1996-2002.

This Bucheli manual on the BMW Z3 sports cars provides detailed instructions for work on the engine (removal - refitting, crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, distribution, valves, oil pump, cooling, fuel system).
Covers also the clutch, gearbox (only removal and installation), driveshafts, steering system, front and rear suspension, brakes, electrical system and the exhaust.

• Includes comprehensive technical data and torque wrench settings.
• Clear wiring diagrams of the most important circuits.

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