where to find BMW 528i (e39) engine number (pics welcome)

[p964]

Help- where does one find the right hand drive - 1997 528i (e39 series) engine number? pictures welcome

[TheEnd]

under the inlet manifold side, about 6 inches infront of the gearbox/block join, just above the sump / block join, on a 2 inch by half inch flat area of a strengthening web.

[bazking69]

If you want to PM me your reg I should be able to get it off a database I use.

[p964]

Thanks guys -got it!