The engine number is stamped into a flat metal area where the block meets the oil pan, just forward of the dipstick.
The BMW M52 engine debuted in 1995.
The 323i came with the M52 engine, which is a straight-six (not V format).
M52 engine has a cam chain, no cambelt
The 1995 328i has the 'M52' engine and has a timing chain.
The BMW m52 has a timing chain not a timing belt. there is no maintenance on the chain it is made for the life of the engine.
Information on the BMW M52 can be found from any BMW dealership. There are also may websites containing the info. Among them are Wikipedia and USAutoparts.
the 328i BMW if it is the M52 engine should be using 5w30 synthetic oil, same as the 2.8 Z3
If the engine is overheating the temp gauge will go all the way to the right and a red light will come on.
It should fit, the engine size are the same. I think its still based off the M52 Inline-6, just the displacement is different (2.5L to 3.0L)
Assuming 6-cylinder inline gasoline engine (325ci, 330ci, etc; M52 or M54 engine code) on an E46 chassis 3er it is chain-driven.
40nm + 90degrees +90 degrees.
One can purchase a replacement Thincentre M52 from several different places. Some of the places that one can buy a replacement Thinkcentre M52 are: eBay, and Amazon.