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Engine Identification

All engines have a serial number stamped on left side of block above starter motor. Engines can also be identified by first 4 numbers in chassis code, stamped on sill above right front wheel on 325e, 528e and 535i, and on firewall on 635CSi and 735i.

ENGINE CODE

Application Code
325 Series
2 Door
Man. Trans 1254
Auto. Trans 1264
4 Door
Man. Trans 1554
Auto. Trans 1564
528e
Man. Trans. 4073
Auto. Trans. 4083
535i & 535is
Man. Trans. DC 74
Auto. Trans. DC 84
635CSi & L6
Man. Trans 5374
Auto. Trans. 5384
735i & L7
Man. Trans. 6874
Auto. Trans. 6884