Are there two different valve covers for e30 325i cars?

[Jon '92 325ic]

Are there two different valve covers for e30 325i cars?

I have the one that has "BMW" and several bars going across it. I have seen ones that have the BMW round logo as well. Will either of these fit on my '92 325ic (e30 convertible)?

Thanks

Jon

[MR 325]

The one with BMW on it is from a 325i motor, a m20b25. The one with the roundel is from a 325e motor, a m20b27.

Both are interchangable though.

[Erick]

The cover with the roundel belongs to the 325e's 2.7L head. The one with the BMW written on it belongs to the 325i's 2.5L head.

[Ryan Stewart]

dunno about how interchangeable though. I think you need a manifold bracket along with it.

[James Crivellone]

they are fully interchangable, only difference is the manifold bracket, which I don't even have anymore

[MR 325]

I feel smart now.

[Ryan Stewart]

so we were both right. Im still keeping the roundel (at least for the next month)

[MR 325]

HaHa ;)

[Jon '92 325ic]

Thanks for the replies. Could either of you explain in more

Thanks for the replies. Could either of you explain in more detail what you mean by the intake manifold bracket? Is this something I would have to add, remove, replace?

Thanks again for the input

[Jon '92 325ic]

Thanks for the replies. Could either of you explain in more

Thanks for the replies. Could either of you explain in more detail what you mean by the intake manifold bracket? Is this something I would have to add, remove, replace?

Thanks again for the input

[MR 325]

It is soemthing the 325e has, and does not need. Don't worry, the 325i doesn't have it at all.

[BavarianBimmer]

M20b23 (323i)has also the cover with the roundel
and the bracket is for early i engines