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Fri May 11, 2012 9:05 pm

Anyone know where to find the engine number on an 88 e34 3.5 m30?

had a good look around the intake side of block, cant seem to spot it..

should have bloody looked when it was out :cry:

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Fri May 11, 2012 9:08 pm

Frankie what for? Are you declaring it on the log book? I wouldn't bother mate, just make sure you are insured for the engine change.

It's been discussed a few times, it can open up a world of shit with the DVLA and on old cars AFAIK it doesn't really matter on the log book
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Fri May 11, 2012 9:14 pm

ah, yes was going to do just that, but if its gonna kick up a load of grief think I'll just leave well alone..

Have it insured for 3.5 so I guess thats the legit part...
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Fri May 11, 2012 9:15 pm

There was a discussion on here about it a couple of months back, I'm sure others will confirm?

I think the DVLA want engineers reports and allsorts if you declare it :roll:

And possibly a VIC test etc
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Fri May 11, 2012 9:20 pm

Boot lid is badged up with 335i, I bet the first sharp eyed traffic division that spots it will have plenty to say in my ear when it comes back as 2.5 :mad:

but I can live with that :)
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Fri May 11, 2012 11:32 pm

I changed mine on the log book. Still shows a 325 but 3430cc


Just need a recipt from a vat reg garage if you know someone.
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Fri May 11, 2012 11:39 pm

Engine number is on a machined flat to the right of the inlet side engine mount, just above the block:sump interface.

You often need to use a wire brush and Jenolite to see the numbers though. :wink:
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Sat May 12, 2012 10:21 am

I was going to ask this question as my log book still says 320i, but it has always been insured as a 3.5. The insurance won't get funny with the fact the log book still says the standard engine size if you ever had to make a claim then?
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Sat May 12, 2012 9:19 pm

Speedtouch wrote:Engine number is on a machined flat to the right of the inlet side engine mount, just above the block:sump interface.
Thats for an M20 Maurice. :)

M30 number is just above the starter motor, yours will start 34 6K B.

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As for DVLA i just sent my log book off with new engine number and cc, came back good! my log book says its a 325i but cc is 3430.
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