BMW 520I not on any websites. [Archive]

justinmac

11-03-2006, 06:26 AM

I have a European spec 1990 BMW 520I. when im looking for parts i never see anything with my car model. Im pretty sure i have the E34. Does anyone know what car is exact same auto specs so i know what to buy.

Morgenster

11-03-2006, 06:32 AM

http://www.realoem.com should get you the partnumbers.

Ferret

11-03-2006, 06:34 AM

I have a European spec 1990 BMW 520I. when im looking for parts i never see anything with my car model. Im pretty sure i have the E34. Does anyone know what car is exact same auto specs so i know what to buy.

The 520i and 525i are practically identical - their blocks are externally pretty much identical. (When in a scrapyard the only telltale is the capacity stamped in the side of the head.

I should imagine they use the same tranny as the 525i...

hit up www.gsfcarparts.com or www.eurocarparts.com (both uk based) to cross check part numbers for compatibility.

justinmac

11-03-2006, 06:36 AM

Thanks alot guys. ill look into all these links

E34-520iSE

11-03-2006, 05:18 PM

You shouldn't have any real problems with parts - I've got a 5-speed manual M20, and every part number can be found on realOEM.

HTH,

Shaun