familyman 0 Report post Posted November 12, 2006 I was under the understanding my 1992 325i was Vanos but some people on TM say that they didn't come out until 1993-1994. How can you tell by looking at the engine ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TronSpec 0 Report post Posted November 12, 2006 Should have a vanos solenoid on it also pretty sure your oil filler cap is towards the front of the valve cover where as the non vanos is towards the back of valve cover Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1270 Report post Posted November 12, 2006 big buldge in the front of the engine on the intake side Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
familyman 0 Report post Posted November 12, 2006 Negative, thats M50 / M52 differences.On that subject, whats the difference between the M50 and M52 and oil filler is where for which Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TronSpec 0 Report post Posted November 12, 2006 Negative, thats M50 / M52 differences. Cool thanks for the correction Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yuen 16 Report post Posted November 12, 2006 (edited) On that subject, whats the difference between the M50 and M52 and oil filler is where for which Earlier E36s = M50. Oil filler cap on the back (closest to firewall) Latest E36s = M52. Oil filler cap on the front Edit: As for the VANOS, there will be a bulge in the valve cover at the very front, as Brent said. If it's flat then it's non-VANOS. Edited November 12, 2006 by Yuen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
