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Posted by Mike W. on February 09, 2002 at 21:36:50:

In Reply to: will 1978 motor fit in 1980 e12 posted by TomO on February 09, 2002 at 14:45:39:

Yes, it will bolt up no problem, as you hint at, the bolt on stuff is different, but the basic engine is the same, at least on the outside. A minor note, make sure you get the right pilot bearing for the end of the crankshaft, there are two different ones. I wouldn't mention it to the smog people, in California at least it could possibly be a problem. Don't cut corners and not change everything since stuff like the EGR fitting on the intake manifold could trip you up.

Mike W.

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