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<blockquote data-quote="haywire" data-source="post: 587678" data-attributes="member: 16474"><p>First of all, check the Built Date by checking the VIN number on RealOEM.com.</p><p></p><p>Before 2000 is M52, after is M54. Realoem will tell you which engine it had. Visually from the engine bay its hard to tell the difference between M54 and M52TU, I also dont know until now. Most engine parts are shared between the two.</p><p></p><p>Easier way to tell is the accelerator pedal feel. M54 is run by wire so lighter pedal, while M52/M52TU is run by cable.</p><p></p><p>Your best bet is RealOEM still, bring a phone/ipad with internet and check on site if seller wont give VIN number beforehand.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="haywire, post: 587678, member: 16474"] First of all, check the Built Date by checking the VIN number on RealOEM.com. Before 2000 is M52, after is M54. Realoem will tell you which engine it had. Visually from the engine bay its hard to tell the difference between M54 and M52TU, I also dont know until now. Most engine parts are shared between the two. Easier way to tell is the accelerator pedal feel. M54 is run by wire so lighter pedal, while M52/M52TU is run by cable. Your best bet is RealOEM still, bring a phone/ipad with internet and check on site if seller wont give VIN number beforehand. [/QUOTE]
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