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DISCUSSION => Engine + Driveline => Topic started by: Marshallw11 on July 02, 2017, 08:25:31 PM

Title: Engine Identification
Post by: Marshallw11 on July 02, 2017, 08:25:31 PM

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Hi there. I just bought a 1991 316i touring, but I believe it's been engine swapped. Somebody suggested it may be an M42? Could anybody give me some guidance?

Thank you very much!

Title: Re: Engine Identification
Post by: 1998ccc on July 02, 2017, 09:43:15 PM

Looks like a M42 out of an e36.

Title: Re: Engine Identification
Post by: Marshallw11 on July 02, 2017, 09:44:46 PM

Is there any way to tell for sure? Any sort of serial number or vinnumber location on the engine?
Thanks for your reply!

Title: Re: Engine Identification
Post by: 1998ccc on July 02, 2017, 10:32:50 PM

Might be a VIN sticker still on it below starter on casting rib. 

The head will have a casting date on the back.

It's an early e36 M42 with the individual coils instead of the 1 piece coil pack they went to on the 94/95 cars.