Number One Cylinder: Locations
Number One CylinderBMW V - 8 Cylinder numbering and location.
Cylinder # 1 front right hand side of vehicle as if you were sitting in drivers seat.
Cylinders 1 > 4 front to back.
Referred to as Bank 1.
Cylinders 5 > 8 front to back.
Referred to as Bank 2.
Firing order 1 5 4 8 6 3 7 2
Applies to all USA V - 8 engines. (current 1997 - 2002)
Example engine: M62B44 - 4.4 liter