B5252S DOHC / catalytic converter puzzle

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by b5252s, Mar 21, 2007.

  1. b5252s

    b5252s Guest

    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?
    Thanks for your help!

    In case you 2 are looking for cats, here are some that I am
    considering:
    for 20 valve
    http://cgi.ebay.ca/CATALYTIC-CONVER...emZ130007503134QQcategoryZ33629QQcmdZViewItem

    for 10 valve
    http://cgi.ebay.ca/CATALYTIC-CONVER...emZ130007503262QQcategoryZ33629QQcmdZViewItem
     
    b5252s, Mar 21, 2007
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    Tim.. Guest

    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..
     
    Tim.., Mar 21, 2007
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  3. b5252s

    Per Mathisen Guest

    B5252 means:
    1st digit B - Bensin (swedish for gasolin)
    2nd digit 5 - 5 cylinders
    3-4 digits 25 - 2,5 liter
    5th digit 2 - 2 valves per cylinder

    Per Mathisen
    Norway
    -88 780 w/ SBC 350 TPI
     
    Per Mathisen, Mar 22, 2007
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