WTB (DC): M90 distributor

buddha

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I'm trying to sort a non-running M90 (build date 11/81). PO installed the wrong distributor.

I'm looking for a Bosch 0237302008 unit. Thanks.

Miller
 

Bert Poliakoff

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I have this engine in my '81 euro E24 build date 5/81

First of all, Realoem does not show that part number when I search under an '81 euro E24. The
81 M90 is a Motronic injected motor. As with all Motronic motors, it will have a front mounted dizzy. If side mounted, the engine has been bastardized.

The Motronic injected M90 was only of one year production. It was the last year of the M90 and unlike the early M90 Motors, it does not have the raised water passage on the left side of the block, uses a 1 year only wiring harness and also runs low impedence injectors, and of course Motronic basic injection.The correct ECU is an 002. Again, only available for 1 year of production. An original to the car motor will also have the original VIN stamped above the starter on a flat on the block

Many people told me this couldn't be a factory original setup, so I started doing my research, I ran into a fellow in OZ named Remy Davis. He is the one who "enlightened
me" to most of the correct information. After finding at least 20 cars the same on various E24 boards, I contacted Andreas Haartz of Mobil Traditions in Germany who verified to me that it was a totally correct motor and of original production from 5/81- 5/82 on at least the E24s
 

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That is a Bosch number- it translates to a BMW part number-12111304908

Part 12111304908 (Distributor) was found on the following vehicles:

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partxref.do?part=12111304908&showeur=on

E12: Details on E12
E12 535i Sedan, Europe
E12 528i Sedan, Europe

E23: Details on E23
E23 735i Sedan, Europe
E23 728i Sedan, Europe
E23 733i Sedan, Europe

E24: Details on E24
E24 635CSi Coupe, Europe
E24 633CSi Coupe, Europe

Pay heed to Burt- you should check the block vin and the head date.
 

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I have some of those distributors, $100 delivered for one.

Also have parts for the one year only Motronic M90.

You can email me directly at

[email protected]

Reply time spotty as in treatment next week 10 days

Thanks

Al Taylor
 
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