sump guards

[steve_k]

hi folks, looking at getting myself a sump guard for the sport as in the next few months it will be pressed into daily service.

now the thing is i really dont fancy paying up to £200 for a bit o bent steel plate so i'll be making my own.

what i need are two measurements, length from the front subframe (two bolt holes behind the steering rack) to the radiator mount (the metal strip beneath it) & the width between the two bolt holes on the subframe.

i would measure it myself but i'm away from the car & i don't have my jack handy (insert your own exscuse here........)

so i was hoping some one would have the measurements to hand.

if so, thanks.

[Mitchen]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E30-SUMP- ... SwuAVWvd2o

Reckon the giro will stretch to this?

[Brianmoooore]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E30-SUMP- ... SwuAVWvd2o

Reckon the giro will stretch to this?

Only problem is that's not a sump guard - this plate fits under the gearbox, is a standard fitting on E30s, and is as about as effective as a chocolate fire guard in front of an open fire as regards protecting against impact.
BMW refer to this part as an air duct.

[jmc330i]

That's not a sump guard. It protects the gearbox.

[Mitchen]

My bad..

[Brianmoooore]

My bad..

Yours, and the chancer trying to sell it on ebay!

[DanThe]

My bad..

Yours, and the chancer trying to sell it on ebay!

Never mind them, imagine how the fool that buys it will feel

[ajay]

This is an original E30 sump guard.
[URL=http://s1050.photobucket.com/user/ajspa ... 0.jpg.html][/URL
Pm, if you want it for £100 collected!

[steve_k]

This is an original E30 sump guard.
[URL=http://s1050.photobucket.com/user/ajspa ... 0.jpg.html][/URL
Pm, if you want it for £100 collected!

ajay, thanks for the offer

i can get some 5mm thick 316grade sheet steel cheap enough, just need the measurements