M52 Motor Recondition

[Corne328]

Hi.
I think its time to recondition my 328i motor.
Anyone done this before?, I have done other motors before but it will help to know some tricks to speed up the process doing the bigger B'M motor.
If anyone can direct me, will appriciate..

[kyleabaker]

By recondition, what exactly do you mean? Rebuilding the engine or just replacing seals and such?

[Corne328]

She's starting to use some oil....
new rings, beatings, honing sleve if it is stil ok.....
if not, maybe re-sleaving or so.
I'd like to know if these sleaves usealy wear lalot or if they usely stil look gaao after 300000km's.

[kyleabaker]

How many miles are on the car now and what year is it?

[Corne328]

187500 miles - 1996 model with aluminium block.

[kyleabaker]

That's quiet a few miles for that car, I'd say that these sleeves will show wear by 150,000 miles, so it's problem time to do a little work on them by now anyway. How is it running? Weak/strong? Leaking at all? If all seems well then I'd just suggest an inspection, unless of course you want to put the money into new parts (which is never a bad idea by the way).

[mcc-mobile]

Same question now in 2015
I have a '99 328ic, picked up auction at below wholesale book.
150k miles, records from carfax indicate most dealer work done at 75kto 81k back in 2006/2007. ( brakes, power steering, electrical /battery)
Maybe O2 sensor at 135k in 2013.

I have had it for two months and did the Oil flush first thing since those records did not seem to exist, but I am sure they were done. Car fax just didn't record a lot of early maintenance. The car seemed to be used sparingly according to some history with a couple of female owners, so I don't think it was pedal to the medal use

So given it runs smooth for the two months now (about 2500 miles), what would be a suggested order of maintenance to ensure this gem of a car makes another 50-75K ?
( BTW the radiator looked semi-new as the guy that fixed the convertible top motor stated it looked replaced from original- (he is an E 36 enthusiast himself)
Order? I plan on doing about 1 item per month
Spark plugs, tune
Reflush of systems ( now for sure about 7 years from last ) , any particular order?
Shocks seem good so think this can wait
Tires/ brakes seem good so they were probably done not too long ago
other ideas?
Items to be proactive on to do the "prevent defense?"
Thanks

[mcc-mobile]

3/03/2015 update- first check Engine light experienced , code 1189 vent tubing and PCV value. Replaced but probably too rich fuel mix zapped the O2 sensor. The mechanic found a cracked thermostat housing so also replaced that. The drain plug was damaged so he'll find me a new one to do the full coolant flush.

Shaft coupling found cracked but appears can wait a couple of weeks.
Then the left rear brake light strip shorted. Daggone, $165 just for the tail light. But still a nice ride.

Eric