Engine Identification
All engines have a serial number stamped on left side of engine block, above starter motor. Engines can also be identified by first 4 numbers in chassis code, stamped on sill above right front wheel on 325 series, 528e, 535 series. Chassis code can be found on firewall on 635CSi and 735i.
ENGINE CODE
| Application | Code | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 325 | |||
| 2-Door | |||
| Man. Trans | 1254 | ||
| Auto. Trans | 1264 | ||
| 4-Door | |||
| Man. Trans | 1554 | ||
| Auto. Trans | 1564 | ||
| 325i & 325iC | |||
| Man. Trans | 1413 | ||
| Auto. Trans | 1423 | ||
| 325iS | |||
| Man. Trans | 8813 | ||
| Auto. Trans | 8823 | ||
| 528e | |||
| Man. Trans. | 4073 | ||
| Auto. Trans. | 4083 | ||
| 535i & 535iS | |||
| Man. Trans. | DC74 | ||
| Auto. Trans. | DC84 | ||
| 635CSi | |||
| Man. Trans | 5374 | ||
| Auto. Trans. | 5384 | ||
| 735i | |||
| Man. Trans. | GB33 | ||
| Auto. Trans. | GB43 | ||