leonnewton
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| posted on 30/12/09 at 06:10 PM |
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help chopping my bmw m42 sump please
hi all and a happy new year.
i am building a haynes with bmw running gear but have come up against a problem.
my engine needs to move right a bit but that bottom rail is in the way (br8)
have thought about cutting it out a section and adding a new tube next to it. full length and braced but now wont to think about the sump chop before
i make up my mind.
i must chop 20 mm off the bottom of the oil pan but could do with removing some off the side so not to have to start cutting up schassis.
a pic to show you the oil pan.
i thing if i take off all i need from the sump and re plate making the sump the shape i need it. i can then drill a 2 1/2 inch hole on the left and
add a peas of caped ally tube to regain the capacity of the oil pan. there is loads of space that side so.
im i right or is there moor to it?
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franky
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| posted on 30/12/09 at 06:52 PM |
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Speak to peter at GKD sportscars as I think he offers a sump chopping service or knows someone who does.
What size engine is it?
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leonnewton
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| posted on 30/12/09 at 07:17 PM |
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it is an M42B18 from a 91 e30 318 is
so a 1.8 4 pot 16 valve late 1980"s BMW engion
i e-mailed peter when i started the build 4 months back asking if i could call him and talk threw some ideas and problems throughout my build.
pointing out that i am building from scratch for two reasons 1. i am a trainee welder and fabricator and @. i am not rich so i could not bye any of
his parts.
very surpassingly he mailed me back saying that he would be happy to talk over any problems that arise i am to just give him a call.
as nice as this is and i am shore very genuine i feel a bit odd. its like going to the running shop for there advice and professional shoe fitting
service to then bye your running shoes online for £15 less. The £15 you should have given to the expert for fitting you to the perfect running
shoe.
guess i should call him after the new year.
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franky
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| posted on 30/12/09 at 08:26 PM |
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If he took the time to email you back i'd take it as certain that a phone call is fine.
Good customer service goes a long way, I'm sure he's thinking one day you might buy a kit or bits off him!
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ashg
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| posted on 30/12/09 at 10:23 PM |
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peter is a jolly nice chap. i often stop and have a chat when im at the shows. the legend he had at exeter certainly looked like it had a monstor
bmw engine in it.
Anything With Tits or Wheels Will cost you MONEY!!
Haynes Roadster (Finished)
Exocet (Finished & Sold)
New Project (Started)
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leonnewton
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| posted on 31/12/09 at 12:59 PM |
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looks as though i can fit an e36 m42 sump. anyone with any information on this please share. oil pick up seems to be the crux. awaiting info from an
Australian chap.
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