<b5252s@gazeta.pl> wrote in message
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> Hi folks,
> I'm trying to determine the engine type I have.
> I was told I need a new catalytic converter, and can't afford to pay
> my shop 1200,00 canadian dollars.
> So I looked around and found some for way less. But, it seems I need
> to know the engine type I have before making the purchase.
> My car: 1996 850 GLE, Engine B5252S DOHC.
> Apparently, to buy just the right replacement I need to know whether
> my engine is 20 or 10 valve?
> Any ideas?

That engine code is for a 10valve engine.

Unfortunately, the 2.5 10v uses a bespoke manifold / cat arrangment,
specific to only this engine. The 20v versions dont fit.

Tim..