engine and drivetrain Valve cover question..

[Cruez]

Hey guys...

I have a quick question.

What engine model and years have the same valve cover?? I have one that came from a 2002.

Not very 2002 savvy.

Thanks

[Guest Anonymous]

There are a few different *styles* of valve covers one that says BMW and one with the roundel on it but bottom line is that that valve cover - as long as it came off of an M10 head - will fit any car with an M10 head.

2002, 320, 318, etc. from the 60's thru 1984

[Cruez]

I am assuming this one is an earlier version ???

Any idea what year??

[Guest Anonymous]

Honestly I forget. I think it's an early one and the later ones all say BMW on them. What did it come off of?

[ClayW]

I think that's a new one. The little reinforcements where it narrows on the right (forward) side are an improvement over the older ones...I think. I snapped an older one right there (without the reinforcements) by overtightening it.

Don't quote me, but I think that one is from an E21 320i.

[Mike Self]

car--roundies had the letters "BMW" cast into the metal vs the roundel emblem, and 320 and E30 318 valve covers had various little ears cast into 'em to support EFI gear. That cover has also been painted with what looks like a crackle finish--from the factory they were raw aluminum. Some owners have polished the highlights (2000CS valve covers came that way) while others have polished the entire cover...

Cheers

mike

[Cruez]

Well, actually...

It has been powdercoated with textured black powder.

Occasionally when we get a little slow, I like to pick up a different piece and experiment with different powders to see the results.

Originally, I was going to polish the letters also, I think it would look nice but the finish on this looks good like it is.

[Mike Self]

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[esty]

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here's the other version....

[c.d.iesel]

basicly 3 + types fit M10- motor:

very early with raised breather

carb - long breather hose fitting

tii - short breather hose fitting

320i - with a flat mounting surface for idle valve mounting

and some different roundel and stripe patterns........

all have the same gasket/hole pattern

[Durango_Dave]

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here's the other version....

I think that if I were you I would have a look at those exhaust studs and nuts before I fire that engine up. Might want to replace the missing one too! ;]

[esty]

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here's the other version....

I think that if I were you I would have a look at those exhaust studs and nuts before I fire that engine up. Might want to replace the missing one too! ;]

what...you don't like my manifold studs?...they only need a little cleaning, maybe some paint

[graham73tii]

Hey, at least there are no oil leaks visible!

[Durango_Dave]

I kinda thought that they looked a little loose to me?

[John_in_VA]

in a circle - year and month according to the marks.