Bmw E30 325e 85/86 catalytic and lambda sensor ?

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Brinkland
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Post Fri Jun 20, 2014 9:18 pm

Hi

has a e30 325e which is produced in 07-1985 from germany a catalytic and lambda sensor??
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Post Sat Jun 21, 2014 11:22 am

Since E30s in general weren't produced to accept emissions equipment before '87, I doubt it.
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Post Sat Jun 21, 2014 11:38 am

Most 325e's that I have ever seen have had cats. They were only really sold in countries with strict emission regulations.

Easy way to check is to look for a brake pad sensor style plug under the 'battery tray' area. That is the wiring for the o2 sensor which will continue down to the downpipe if one is fitted.
A dealer spec check will confirm if one was fitted new.

Obviously how a car left the factory and how it is now 27 years later can differ greatly !