m30 e28 engine help needed

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whipsey
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Post Sat May 09, 2009 9:11 pm

do i need to block this water pipe outlet off ? whay can i use to block it with?
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Post Sun May 10, 2009 2:10 pm

bump
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Post Sun May 10, 2009 2:26 pm

my late M30 has a plate over that water outlet. looks the same shape to me.

not sure if blocking it will affect the flow of coolant though, where did the pipework from that water elbow feed to originally?
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Post Sun May 10, 2009 2:29 pm

not got a clue gareth was told that if i leave it attached the elbow on there will hit the bulkhead
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Post Sun May 10, 2009 8:11 pm

This is a pic of the back off my late M30 head and there is a plate blocking the hole
Hope that helps!

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Post Mon May 11, 2009 10:22 am

looks the same i wouldn't think ther would be too much difference rally i'm gonna check the tk and see if the blanking piece is still available
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Post Tue May 12, 2009 9:06 pm

I may have a complete just been skimmed late head avalible very soon.
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