87e vs. 85e

[ruthmann88]

i found a parts car for my '87 325e, but is an 85. I pretty much only need the tranny for now. Are more parts interchangable?

There both 5speed 2door, 325e's.

thanks

[Axxe]

They are the same.

[ruthmann88]

everything?

[Axxe]

If the '85 has rear disks (which it should) everything is the same.

[ruthmann88]

thanks for clearing that up

[Axxe]

Yeah, there are small differences but all the major parts are the same, like suspension, motor, trans, diff, etc. It's all interchangeable.

[ruthmann88]

cool looks like it was a good idea i bought that parts car.

[Zorin]

I have 84 325e with OBD and rear discs.

[InfiniteDice]

From mid to late 86' the 'e' cars went through a change... mostly minor. Things like trim and some issues with the bumpers. Some things under the hood also. Check the ETK.

I have owned an 85... and I have an 87, (late 86 production).

Later.

[klm325ix]

http://www.strictlyeta.net/

See if that site helps.