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How do I know what engine I have?

3-Series (E21, E30) Chat relating to the BMW 3-Series from 1975-1983 and 1984-1991 line. Specific models: BMW 315, BMW 316, BMW 318, BMW 318i, BMW 320/4, BMW 320i, BMW 320/6, BMW 323i, BMW 320i. E30 Family models include: BMW 325e, BMW 325i, BMW 325is, BMW 325ix.

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06-24-2004, 02:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
Houston n00b Join Date: May 2004 Car: Posts: 28 Photos:	1987 325. Does the vin tell me what engine it is? Is there a casting # on the block? I bought it with 200,000 miles, but everything looks stock. I think it is a 2.7L eta, but want to make sure before I go and put an "i" head on it.

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06-24-2004, 02:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Silver4evr 5th Gear Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Los Angeles Car: Posts: 1,800 Photos:	Check this forum FAQ in VIN's.<---click here. Call the dealer with your VIN if the FAQ is not detailed enough. __________________ 2004 E60 530is, Delivered 12/12/03, TiSilver/LGrey, PP, SP,PS, PDC, ACC, FRS, Step, Xenons, clear bra, body colored rear inserts. (Retired, 1983 henna red 320is) 2004 Corvette Z06 Commemorative Edition

06-25-2004, 09:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
CiscoKid You Can Has A Custom Title!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Jersey, USA Car: Posts: 2,195 Photos:	check the drivers door jamb, it says it there __________________

06-25-2004, 09:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
schneider252 4th Gear Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Pittsbugh Car: Posts: 962 Photos:	you have a 1987 325e M20 economy engine http://r3vlimited.com/Tech/breakdown.htm __________________ <img src='http://freehost10.websamba.com/j2s325/schneider325.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /> PATRIOT, n. One who loves his country, and zealously supports its authority "I had made it clear to the world that either you're with us or you're with the enemy, and that doctrine still stands"

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