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  1. #1
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    Question for Engine Experts

    My 1.9 liter has been recently diagnosed with a possible cracked headgasket / cracked head
    I am looking into the possibility of doing a new engine instead of the repair..cost versus reward..

    My question is this...is the 2.5 liter motor from a 525 the same as the 325? If so , will the cpu and harness from the 525 interchange as well or will I need the cpu and harness from a 3 series 2.5 ? Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!!!!


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    I think the answer is yes... the motor is the same. I think the answer is the cpu and harness from the 5 series will work.

    I KNOW if I were in your shoes... I'd ask the professionals.

    Check here: www.koalamotorsport.com or www.zionsvilleautosport.com both of these establishments have lots of experience with swaps!!
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    Couldn't tell you about the harness, but the motors are the same.
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    thx

    you guys always come through...!!!!!!


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    anyone else have any input....is the engine the same?...will it bolt right in like the 325 motor does?...what about the cpu and harness, will they fit or will I need to buy a harness and cpu from a 325 to make this work?

    I would like to make an informed decision before I buy an engine that wont work....


    Zeemax front bumper
    Reiger deck spoiler
    All Euro lighting
    Bosch Ellipsoids
    JSP Angel Eyes
    M-Technik moldings and rear apron
    18" Breyton Inspiration- custom gunmetal
    Bilstein & Spax suspension
    SuperSprint cat back
    Freedom Design strut tower bar
    Carbon Fiber interior trim
    Full Mobile video/ X Box
    Blaupunkt Full Navigation
    Complete Lightning Audio System w/ fiberglass enclosure......

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    Call the places that myred318 suggested. They will tell you.
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    I actually received the info I needed from tc kline. If anyone is interested, the oil pan and sending unit is on opposite sides of the engine. The harness and cpu are not believed to be compatable


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    18" Breyton Inspiration- custom gunmetal
    Bilstein & Spax suspension
    SuperSprint cat back
    Freedom Design strut tower bar
    Carbon Fiber interior trim
    Full Mobile video/ X Box
    Blaupunkt Full Navigation
    Complete Lightning Audio System w/ fiberglass enclosure......

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