Matching engine number to chassis E30 M3

[basketweave]

Hi there,

How would I find out if a 87 E30 M3 has the original motor fitted to it?

I am looking at a jap import to australia with very low kms and just want to make sure its all good.

[47423]

Go to your local BMW dealer parts department with the chassis number and ask him to tell what the engine number is. He should be able to print off a full list of the specs.

[bss325i]

Pm me the Seven digits of the chassis and I can tell you now.

[pacerpete]

Assume it is 'clocked' most are

[bss325i]

Pm me the Seven digits of the chassis and I can tell you now.

Actually forget that, my Bmw log in appears not to work outside the uk and I'm not back till sat.

[pacerpete]

Pm me the Seven digits of the chassis and I can tell you now.

Actually forget that, my Bmw log in appears not to work outside the uk and I'm not back till sat.

Barebacking in Benidorm !

[bss325i]

No but somewhere almost as council!

[Duke137]

Playa las Americas?

[bss325i]

Alcudia, Mallorca.

Not my choice might I add!

Mrs picked it for the kids, I prefer Greece and the Greek islands.

[kieran325]

I've just booked 5 nights in Benidorm for the festival in Nov, how council am I

[Demlotcrew]

Im pretty sure the engine number is a security mater and is not on the spec sheet.

If you get no joy, send me a PM and I will email my man at BMW Motorsport. Cant guarantee he will give out the number.

Andrew

[Demlotcrew]

Just seen your PM Simon, I have emailed my contact.

Andrew

[goosiegander]

Whats the deal with having an engine number that matches the AE***** section of the VIN?

Was that a tuner exchange engine deal only?

[Demlotcrew]

Two possibilities,

1. HOT Engine.
2. New replacement Block and the correct number was missing/rusty so they used the Chassis Number.

[Andyboy]

Whats the deal with having an engine number that matches the AE***** section of the VIN?

BMW did that until not long after the E30 was launched - they changed the system to a different engine number to the VIN around mid 1983 so long before the M3 arrived.

[Demlotcrew]

Whats the deal with having an engine number that matches the AE***** section of the VIN?

BMW did that until not long after the E30 was launched - they changed the system to a different engine number to the VIN around mid 1983 so long before the M3 arrived.

I didnt know that!

[Andyboy]

You know lots of stuff I don't!

[Demlotcrew]

[goosiegander]

Interesting, i assume that the engine/chassis no matching on the M3 was down to it being an exchange unit from Schnitzer, or as you say HOT!

[bss325i]

Im pretty sure the engine number is a security mater and is not on the spec sheet.

Andrew

Correct, the engine number is not on the spec sheet normally given out by parts guys at BMW dealers, this spec sheet coming from BMW "view data" system.

But! BMW's "PUMA" technical information system's spec info gives all the usual data like factory options etc plus more like engine number, gearbox number, build date, Registration date plus more.

You can only access this info if you have an S-gate log in.

I am yet to meet a parts person who uses PUMA.

[Demlotcrew]

Simon, I have a reply, check your PM's.

Andrew

[harry_p]

hmm, i'm quite interested in this if any of you people in the know are able to help.

[bss325i]

What would you like to know Harry?

[harry_p]

whether my numbers match, but i'd rather not just jump in and pm people who have replied to someone else's enquiry.

[47423]

Im pretty sure the engine number is a security mater and is not on the spec sheet.

Andrew

Correct, the engine number is not on the spec sheet normally given out by parts guys at BMW dealers, this spec sheet coming from BMW "view data" system.

But! BMW's "PUMA" technical information system's spec info gives all the usual data like factory options etc plus more like engine number, gearbox number, build date, Registration date plus more.

You can only access this info if you have an S-gate log in.

I am yet to meet a parts person who uses PUMA.

The spec sheet i have clearly states the engine number of my ex car, obtained from the parts dept. (There is a picture of it in one of my older posts)
Is this because its an "M" car and not a basic model ?

[Ajsingh]

Im pretty sure the engine number is a security mater and is not on the spec sheet.

Andrew

Correct, the engine number is not on the spec sheet normally given out by parts guys at BMW dealers, this spec sheet coming from BMW "view data" system.

But! BMW's "PUMA" technical information system's spec info gives all the usual data like factory options etc plus more like engine number, gearbox number, build date, Registration date plus more.

You can only access this info if you have an S-gate log in.

I am yet to meet a parts person who uses PUMA.

"like this comment" lol

[basketweave]

Thanks for the replies guys, we are onto it.

I now want to know when this car went from the USA to Japan, and why. It was delivered new to BMW North America.

[Demlotcrew]

Engine number or chassis number?