1991 518i engine to go in 1990 318i, possible?

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FretboardFiend21
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Post Thu Aug 24, 2006 12:32 pm

Hi I would like to put a 1991 518i engine in a 1990 318i 4dr saloon, is this possible, and if so are there any complications or would it be fairly straight foward? is there anything I would have to change or modify?
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Post Thu Aug 24, 2006 3:07 pm

both are M40 engines so no issues to sepak of dude, might have to swop the sump and oil pickup pipes over, its been a long time since I saw an e34 518i :eek:
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Post Thu Aug 24, 2006 5:06 pm

I am sure the sumps are the same.
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Post Thu Aug 24, 2006 6:25 pm

When I sold my M40 the guy said it was going straight into a 518i :D

I think its a case of change the engine mounts, jobs a good un.