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320i, (E30), 1990 cc, 1986-88, Engine Code 20 6E D

Ignition Data
Ignition system type: El-i
Ignition coil make/type: Bo/0 221 122 319
Supply voltage: 11 - Volts without ballast resistor
Primary resistance: 0.6-1.0 Ohms
Secondary resistance: 8250 Ohms
Distributor make/type: Bo/0 237 304 024
Contact breaker gap/air: 0.35-0.70 mm
Dwell angle: n / a Deg
Ignition Timing - unleaded: 19/5000 Deg eng/rpm (without vacuum)
Ignition Timing - leaded: 23/5000 Deg eng/rpm (without vacuum)
Timing mark location: Pulley
No 1 plug location: Pulley
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Spark plug make: Bosch
Spark plug type: W8LCR
Electrode gap: 0.7 mm

Fuel System
Fuel type: L/U
Fuel pump type/pressure: Elec/2.3-2.7 bar
Engine idle speed: 800  50 rpm
Fast idle speed: n / a rpm
CO level at idle speed: 0.5-1.5 Vol %

Engine Data
Valve clearance - inlet: 0.25 c mm (cold)
Valve clearance - exhaust: 0.25 c mm (cold)
Compression pressure: 10-11 bar
Oil pressure: 0.5-2.0/800 bar/eng/rpm
Radiator pressure cap: 0.9-1.1 bar/type
Drive belt 1 - size: 9.5x965 KDB960 mm/type
Drive belt 2 - size: n / a mm/type

Electrical System
Alternator output: 80/2500 Amps/eng/rpm
Regulated output: 13.5-14.2 Volts
Battery: 12/50 V/Ah
Starter motor make/type: Bo/0 001 311 125

Other Data
Clutch operation type: Hyd
Clutch adjustment: S/Adj. mm
Cambelt failure: Damage
Cambelt Part Number: 11311713361
Tyre pressures: 2.0(28)f 2.0(28)r bar (psi)

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320i, (E30), 1990 cc, 1986-92, Engine Code 20 6E/K E/A

Ignition Data
Ignition system type: El-ecu
Ignition coil make/type: Bo/0 221 118 335
Supply voltage: 11 - Volts without ballast resistor
Primary resistance: 0.82 Ohms
Secondary resistance: 8250 Ohms
Distributor make/type: Bo/0 261 200 152
Contact breaker gap/air: n / a mm
Dwell angle: n / a Deg
Ignition Timing - unleaded: n / a Deg eng/rpm (without vacuum)
Ignition Timing - leaded: n / a Deg eng/rpm (without vacuum)
Timing mark location: Pulley
No 1 plug location: Pulley
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Spark plug make: Bosch
Spark plug type: W8LCR
Electrode gap: 0.75 mm

Fuel System
Fuel type: L/U +Cat
Fuel pump type/pressure: Elec/2.45-2.55 bar
Engine idle speed: 760  40 rpm
Fast idle speed: n / a rpm
CO level at idle speed: 0.7  0.5 Vol %

Engine Data
Valve clearance - inlet: 0.25 c mm (cold)
Valve clearance - exhaust: 0.25 c mm (cold)
Compression pressure: 10-11 bar
Oil pressure: 0.5-2.0/800 bar/eng/rpm
Radiator pressure cap: 0.9-1.15 KRB250 bar/type
Drive belt 1 - size: 9.5x960 KDB960 mm/type
Drive belt 2 - size: 9.5x825 KDB825 mm/type

Electrical System
Alternator output: 80/2500 Amps/eng/rpm
Regulated output: 13.5-14.2 Volts
Battery: 12/50 V/Ah
Starter motor make/type: Bo/0 001 311 151

Other Data
Clutch operation type: Hyd
Clutch adjustment: S/Adj. mm
Cambelt failure: Damage
Cambelt Part Number: 11311713361
Tyre pressures: 2.0(28)f 2.0(28)r bar (psi)

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325i/4x4, (E30), 2494 cc, 1985-92, Engine Code 25 6E 1/2,

Ignition Data
Ignition system type: El-ecu
Ignition coil make/type: Bo/0 221 122 319
Supply voltage: 10.8 - Volts without ballast resistor
Primary resistance: 0.6-1.0 Ohms
Secondary resistance: 8250 Ohms
Distributor make/type: Bo/0 261 200 073
Contact breaker gap/air: n / a mm
Dwell angle: n / a Deg
Ignition Timing - unleaded: n / a Deg eng/rpm (without vacuum)
Ignition Timing - leaded: n / a Deg eng/rpm (without vacuum)
Timing mark location: Pulley
No 1 plug location: Pulley
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Spark plug make: Bosch
Spark plug type: W8LCR
Electrode gap: 0.75 mm

Fuel System
Fuel type: L/U
Fuel pump type/pressure: Elec/2.94-3.06 bar
Engine idle speed: 760  40 rpm
Fast idle speed: n / a rpm
CO level at idle speed: 0.2-1.2 Vol %

Engine Data
Valve clearance - inlet: 0.25 c mm (cold)
Valve clearance - exhaust: 0.25 c mm (cold)
Compression pressure: 10-11 bar
Oil pressure: 0.5-2.0/760 bar/eng/rpm
Radiator pressure cap: 1.1-1.3 KRB250 bar/type
Drive belt 1 - size: 9.5x960 KDB960 mm/type
Drive belt 2 - size: 9.5x825 KDB825 mm/type

Electrical System
Alternator output: 80/2500 Amps/eng/rpm
Regulated output: 13.5-14.2 Volts
Battery: 12/55 V/Ah
Starter motor make/type: Bo/0 001 311 125

Other Data
Clutch operation type: Hyd
Clutch adjustment: S/Adj. mm
Cambelt failure: Damage
Cambelt Part Number: 11311713361
Tyre pressures: 1.8(26)f 2.0(28)r bar (psi)

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M3, (E30), 2302 cc, 1987-92, Engine Code 23 4E A

Ignition Data
Ignition system type: El-ecu
Ignition coil make/type: Bo/0 221 118 335
Supply voltage: 10.8 - Volts without ballast resistor
Primary resistance: 0.5 Ohms
Secondary resistance: 8250 Ohms
Distributor make/type: Bo/0 261 200 071
Contact breaker gap/air: n / a mm
Dwell angle: n / a Deg
Ignition Timing - unleaded: n / a Deg eng/rpm (without vacuum)
Ignition Timing - leaded: 0  3/880 Deg eng/rpm (without vacuum)
Timing mark location: Pulley
No 1 plug location: Pulley
Firing Order: 1-3-4-2
Spark plug make: Bosch
Spark plug type: X5DTC
Electrode gap: 0.7 mm

Fuel System
Fuel type: L
Fuel pump type/pressure: Elec/2.3-2.7 bar
Engine idle speed: 880  50 rpm
Fast idle speed: n / a rpm
CO level at idle speed: 1.5 Max Vol %

Engine Data
Valve clearance - inlet: 0.26-0.25 c mm (cold)
Valve clearance - exhaust: 0.26-0.35 c mm (cold)
Compression pressure: 10-11 bar
Oil pressure: 0.5-2.0/880 bar/eng/rpm
Radiator pressure cap: 1.3-1.50.1 bar/type
Drive belt 1 - size: 9.5x875 KDB875 mm/type
Drive belt 2 - size: n / a mm/type

Electrical System
Alternator output: 80/2500 Amps/eng/rpm
Regulated output: 13.5-14.2 Volts
Battery: 12/66 V/Ah
Starter motor make/type: Bo/0 001 108 042

Other Data
Clutch operation type: Hyd
Clutch adjustment: S/Adj. mm
Cambelt failure: n / a
Cambelt Part Number: n / a
Tyre pressures: 2.2(32)f 2.4(35)r bar (psi)

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M3/E2, (E30), 2303 cc, 1989-92, Engine Code 23 4S 1

Ignition Data
Ignition system type: El-ecu
Ignition coil make/type: Bo/0 221 118 335
Supply voltage: 11 - Volts without ballast resistor
Primary resistance: 0.5 Ohms
Secondary resistance: 8250 Ohms
Distributor make/type: Bo/0 261 200 090
Contact breaker gap/air: n / a mm
Dwell angle: n / a Deg
Ignition Timing - unleaded: n / a Deg eng/rpm (without vacuum)
Ignition Timing - leaded: n / a Deg eng/rpm (without vacuum)
Timing mark location: Pulley
No 1 plug location: Pulley
Firing Order: 1-3-4-2
Spark plug make: Bosch
Spark plug type: X5DTC
Electrode gap: 0.7 mm

Fuel System
Fuel type: L/U +Cat
Fuel pump type/pressure: Elec/2.94-3.06 bar
Engine idle speed: 880  50 rpm
Fast idle speed: n / a rpm
CO level at idle speed: 0.5-1.5 Vol %

Engine Data
Valve clearance - inlet: 0.34-0.39 h mm (hot)
Valve clearance - exhaust: 0.34-0.39 h mm (hot)
Compression pressure: 10-11 bar
Oil pressure: 4-6/6750 bar/eng/rpm
Radiator pressure cap: 0.9-1.1 bar/type
Drive belt 1 - size: 9.5x865 KDB865 mm/type
Drive belt 2 - size: n / a mm/type

Electrical System
Alternator output: 90/2500 Amps/eng/rpm
Regulated output: 13.5-14.2 Volts
Battery: 12/66 V/Ah
Starter motor make/type: Bo/0 001 108 063

Other Data
Clutch operation type: Hyd
Clutch adjustment: S/Adj. mm
Cambelt failure: n / a
Cambelt Part Number: n / a
Tyre pressures: 2.2(32)f 2.4(35)r bar (psi)

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