E30 Has A Cat?

[Jayzzle]

Does anyone know, if my car is supposed to have a Catalytic Converter on it? It's a 1990 bmw 318i touring (E30).

If you need to know anything else about it, I'll do my best to answer.

Chers, Jay

[Guest Mister Dabsy]

Yes, from 1983 onwards !

[Jayzzle]

Ok thanks, the previous owner took it off. :(

[G4VHD]

Yes, from 1983 onwards !

As Daz said...

[Jayzzle]

:P Thanks

[Guest Mister Dabsy]

Don't worry if its been removed... They'll generally pass an MOT anyway (Unless its been messed with too much!) ;)

[Jayzzle]

That is good news, I wasn't sure I wanted to spend £80+ on a new one. Just a few more questions about this, am I supposed to have a middle box? Because they have taken that off too, If I put one on will it make the car quieter? Does it have to be off an E30 or can it be off a newer model? ^.^ Thanks :D

[Guest Mister Dabsy]

The middle box will make it quieter...

A centre box from a later model will not fit as the body shape changed... Stick to E30 parts ;)

[Jayzzle]

Top man. Thanks for all your help mate :)

[Guest Mister Dabsy]

Our pleasure :)

[Guest DazH]

My 1987 E28 has no Cat...

My 1991 E34 had no Cat

I personally wouldn't think a 1990 E30 would have one unless it's a M40 Engine thing...

Dabz, please eleborate mate

[Guest Mister Dabsy]

Had to consult EPK (Elektronik Part Katalog) for Cat application ;)