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N52 engine?

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N52 engine?

Post by l33wgn » Mon Mar 18, 2024 11:06 pm

Evening everyone!
Wondering ihow I would tell if my E85 2.5 has the N52 engine or not? Thanks for any help,
Lee

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N52 engine?

Post by Mr Tidy » Mon Mar 18, 2024 11:18 pm

If it is a facelift it will have the N52.

Facelifts have oblong front fog lights (that usually mist up), pre-facelifts have circular fog lights and the M54 engine.

Both engines are great but the N52 revs higher (7,000 rpm red-line) so there's another clue!
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N52 engine?

Post by RMB » Mon Mar 18, 2024 11:20 pm

Post a picture of the engine, what year is it, or look it up online by putting the reg into autotrader or vehicle smart etc..
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N52 engine?

Post by l33wgn » Mon Mar 18, 2024 11:50 pm

Thanks everyone! Went out side to check the vin and I’ve got the pre facelift M54, for anyone that’s interested there’s a gent in bristol selling a full stainless exhaust for the N52 that’s never been fitted for £260
Thanks again
Lee

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