OT 740i cylinder numbering

[Paul D]

quick question, how are the cylinders numbered on a 1998 740i?
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[winfred]

starting at the front one bank is 1357 and the other is 2468, i can't remember which side is odd and which is even

[Paul D]

Thanks winfred!! I'm in the 740 now that I crashed my 535iM :-(

[632 Regal]

most american cars are 1357 on the drivers side but this will give you a clue. If you look directly down at the engine, the bank or exhaust or intake port that is closer to the front would be the one that starts as number 1.

[winfred]

the m60 is not staggred

the bank or exhaust or intake port that is closer to the front would be the one that starts as number 1.

[632 Regal]

thats impossible, thats like saying the connecting rods are connected to the opposite side. What do you mean?

[winfred]

well it is staggred but you can not see it externally, the front of the motor is even

[632 Regal]

ok, since my cars not here the block is even. I want to see if the plugs and exhaust is...might have to pull the intake cover to see about this conspiracy.

[Bill]

quick question, how are the cylinders numbered on a 1998 740i?
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[632 Regal]

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