Author Topic: e30 - e36 sumps (Read 3737 times)

LeonN · « **on:** December 31, 2009, 05:34:03 AM »

going bye real oem . com the e30 and e36 with the m42 engines appear to have different sumps. hear is two pics from real oem.

e30

e36

both share the same gasket to the block but does anyone know if they are interchangeable?

fabe · « **Reply #1 on:** December 31, 2009, 07:27:02 AM »

interchangeable??? U can't use E30 sump on the E36 and vice versa. Why? bcos of the different location of the cross member or subframe in both chassis.

LeonN · « **Reply #2 on:** December 31, 2009, 07:50:23 AM »

are. should have said. the engine is not going in a bmw it is for a seven style car i am building. space frame so no crossmember no problem.
the problem seems to be in the location of the oil pickup and wot ever parts 9 and 10 are in this linkeys. i believe the oil pickup is easily rerouted but i have no clue on parts 9 and 10...?
E30 lubrication system:

http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/E30/2-doors/Europe/318is-M42/RHD/M/1990/browse/engine/lubrication_system_oil_pump_with_drive/

E36 lubrication system:

http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/E36/Coupe/Europe/318is-M42/RHD/M/1993/june/browse/engine/lubrication_system_oil_pump_with_drive/

LeonN · « **Reply #3 on:** December 31, 2009, 09:28:32 AM »

does any one have this pic but of an m42 out of an e36. this is an e30 pic
http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac61/VisionRacingDevelopments/Sump/IMG_5921Large.jpg

Boosted E30 · « **Reply #4 on:** December 31, 2009, 12:48:54 PM »

The e36 oil pan has the oil pick up tube built into it so even though the sump is at the back the oil pump in can remain in the same spot on the block. look at post #10 in this thread.
http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4935

LeonN · « **Reply #5 on:** December 31, 2009, 01:36:55 PM »

thanks man.

i am pritey shaw that not in a bmw i can use the e36 sump on my e30 engion. just looking for a sump and oil pick up.