Fitting M50 lump in

Post Thu Jul 17, 2008 12:36 pm

If the weather is kind, then hopefully the touring may see the M50 lump going in this weekend.

I haven't got my fancy stainless manifold back from the dude which is making it yet, so my question is, do you usually always bolt the manifold up after you have the engine in or do folks usually have the whole lot bolted on before dropping the lump in?

ta v much

Post Thu Jul 17, 2008 5:57 pm

its much easier before it goes in..

Post Thu Jul 17, 2008 6:10 pm

cheers

damn, may chance my luck anyway as I need to make some progress on this turd if I'm to have it done for the pod

Post Thu Jul 17, 2008 6:21 pm

I would bolt it up after you have got the engine is in the bay, you dont know how well it will fit yet or how close to the body it will be etc, its a bit awkward but if you have some decent sockets and oil the studs up well its easily done.

Post Thu Jul 17, 2008 6:26 pm

one final question, related, i got E36 M50 rubber mounts, they are OK aren't they?

Post Thu Jul 17, 2008 7:32 pm

No

You need e28 M5 ones

Post Thu Jul 17, 2008 8:32 pm

Post Thu Jul 17, 2008 9:08 pm

E34 M50 mounts do the job well

Post Thu Jul 17, 2008 10:01 pm

E34 M50 mounts do the job well

i used them with no probs, need to find another set for the next one!!