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Number One Cylinder: Locations

Number One Cylinder

BMW 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