topnotchrally 102 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 I have a chance to get an 140A 320i (E36, 1994) alternator for cheap, would be nice to have as a spare if ti will fit directly on my 1997 318i (M44 engine). The look very similar though the 140A is bigger than the 90A and the 90A doesn't have a cooling duct like the 140A, but I figure it shouild be fine, if it will bolt up/fit...anybody know? TIA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 no Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topnotchrally 102 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 (edited) no Perhaps you could expand on your reasoning for this answer. I found several forums which say it's not a problem. http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=213199 http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showt...ernator-upgrade Take a bit of reading to find the answer on this one. http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showt...osch-alternator Edited April 3, 2013 by topnotchrally Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blonky 2 Report post Posted April 11, 2013 From what I read in your links those are for the 6 cylinder models? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topnotchrally 102 Report post Posted April 11, 2013 (edited) From what I read in your links those are for the 6 cylinder models? Yes, you've hit on the crux of the problem, which I had overlooked. The mountings are qutie different between 4cyl and 6 cyl models.The top mount has a bolt and nut on the 4cyl, the 6cyl has a threaded hole in the mount. Anybody want to buy a 140A alternator? :-( $75 and it's yours. http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index....showtopic=44387 Edited May 4, 2013 by topnotchrally Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites