[overcoil]

I've test driven both 2 -series engines (USA) and have a few questions.

Are the spark plugs on the six cylinder easy to access?

A poster eluded to increased engine mountings or dampeners on the 4-cylinder, is that true? Is that external mounts are internal counter-balancer ?

Thanks
Scott

[creepy coupe]

Originally Posted by notime

I've test driven both 2 -series engines (USA) and have a few questions.

Are the spark plugs on the six cylinder easy to access?

A poster eluded to increased engine mountings or dampeners on the 4-cylinder, is that true? Is that external mounts are internal counter-balancer ?

Thanks
Scott

I mentioned extra anti vibration dampers on the 4 pot 1 and 2 series. My understanding of it is they are on the engine and around the gearbox. I'm told there is one on the gear stick of the manual cars to prevent it wobbling at idle.

[Uridian]

Hmm. That's interesting to hear, because my gear shift vibrates quite a bit. It feels *almost* like a broken fan blade on a mechanical water pump mounted cooling fan. The engine and car vibrate quite a bit on initial throttle but smooth out almost immediately.

[creepy coupe]

Originally Posted by Uridian

Hmm. That's interesting to hear, because my gear shift vibrates quite a bit. It feels *almost* like a broken fan blade on a mechanical water pump mounted cooling fan. The engine and car vibrate quite a bit on initial throttle but smooth out almost immediately.

See part 9

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...34&hg=25&fg=05