MAF differences between years?

[Bene]

on Pelican there's 3 different MAFs availible depending on the year. My local junkyard has mostly later model e30s and I'm wondering if I can use a later model MAF on my 86 eta.

[e30trooper]

Afm

[Danny]

Afm

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Yes, it's an AFM. Air flow meter.

No, you need the correct one for your motor. You need an early model AFM.

[DmcL]

x2

[Bene]

ok, thanks

[Jkersh]

This may seem a bit redundant but the AFM in my 86e was previously replaced with an 87. (marked used part).

I am having some serious vacuum issues and have not been able to locate the direct source, is there a chance that this one was no "right" for my 86?

[Jkersh]

Bump to find out the compatibility of AFM's for different years..

[Bene]

http://www.pelicanparts.com/bmw/cata..._pg2.htm#item8

hope that helps you out.

[Jkersh]

Thanks Bene, I have checked Pelican and it doesnt really tell me what Im after. I will look for a P/N on the junkyard MAF on there now to see which one it lines up with. Its only label is "87 BMW" in my 325e