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Post Tue Sep 09, 2014 12:43 pm

does m50 bearing shells set is same with m20 bearing shells set?

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Post Wed Sep 10, 2014 12:20 am

probably rod shells only. there are two different sets of m20 main shells. single or double tang depending on the year of the block

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Post Wed Sep 10, 2014 6:53 am

reggid wrote:probably rod shells only. there are two different sets of m20 main shells. single or double tang depending on the year of the block

should be able to check realoem or a supplier website for the definitive answer
hello, reggid

this info is valuable for as I don't know before that the shell is single or double tang.

my block is from e34 520i 1989 is it use single or double tang?

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Post Wed Sep 10, 2014 1:37 pm

Just to add, the single tang will work in all block iirc.
2.8 development thread http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... c&t=170822

m3.3.1 m20 thread - now running, chip needed - any volunteers?
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Post Wed Sep 10, 2014 4:49 pm

thank you hairyscreech, can you please info me with part number for standart
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Post Wed Sep 10, 2014 5:03 pm

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this engine block is taken from e34 520i what I don't know what year is it, any one can help me to info me?

1288322.c and 2A 89 this is stamped into the engine block.

is it use 1 or 2 tang?

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how to open this dipstick hole, as it is look very solid and can not open, or should I use the dipstick hole in the oil sump?

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Post Wed Sep 10, 2014 5:11 pm

What does that dipstick hole look like from below?
2.8 development thread http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... c&t=170822

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Post Wed Sep 10, 2014 6:12 pm

HairyScreech wrote:What does that dipstick hole look like from below?
is it a small hole also same diameter with the top hole.
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Post Thu Sep 11, 2014 1:51 pm

HairyScreech wrote:What does that dipstick hole look like from below?
this is the dipstick hole from below? can I use it? may be hit it with hammer to open bung?
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I have oil pan from e34 m20 engine should I use this?
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