Does anyone know for sure if the starter from a 325e will work on a 325i? I would assume they are the same, since they're both 6-cylinder cars. I ask because I have one for sale, and someone interested wants to know if it will work on a 325i.
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I installed a big starter from an 87 eta onto my 90 325i, which had a gear reduction starter.
There is a little difference with the terminals. On the i starter, two of them are connected. If you install the eta starter on an i like normal. Most of the stuff on the unloader relay wont work with it running (windows, blower etc).
I just put both small wires in the same crimp-on terminal, it works just fine so far.
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JC runs an e starter on an i. It has a more sluggish crank but it still works. However, because its bigger, the top bolt is nearly impossible to access, which is why he's replacing it.
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Mines really not slower to crank, it actually seems a tad faster. But it's probably the same. The top bolt wasn't too bad, I just used a long exstension from the from, wrench on the back. May need to remove a coolant hose or two back there.Comment
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