M20 sump

[jordano]

just a quick question, are all the sumps on the 3-series M20 engines the same, iam wanting to put a 323i sump on a 325i?

[Templ8e30]

Yes they are the same, I have a 320i sump on my 2.7 engine.

If you have the check computer you'll also have the oil level sensor on one side of the sump, early and late versions have different connectors so you may have to swap the sensor too.

Cheers,

Iain T

[jordano]

thanks for that, saved me the time of taking the one of the 2.5i engine ive got

[Brianmoooore]

Unless you know its almost new, then I would always change the sump gasket on a 6 pot E30 engine before fitting it.
It's not the easiest job in the world to change with the engine in situ, and the gaskets do deteriate with age, causing oil leaks.

[jordano]

ive jst ordered a new gasket, gonna fit it in the mornin, been told its a pain but ive got the old man on hand to help so shud b ok
thanks for ur advise