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Re: Answer about head casting numbers (archive)
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Posted by Clement Schmitt on February 06, 2000 at 17:41:29:

In Reply to: Question about head casting numbers posted by Chuck T. on February 05, 2000 at 16:44:35:

: I have a 1981 320i with the following cast in the side of the head. 1.8i and the number 81 in a circle, makes sense its an 81 car.

: I also have a 1982 320i with the following cast in the side of the head. 1.8i and the number 79 in a circle, has the head possibly been replaced or is this not the year cast?

: Thanks,
: Chuck

The number in the circle is the year of manufacture and the '82 undoubtably has had the head changed.

If you look closely at the circle you will also find a mark that will tell when in that year the part was produced.

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