hi all i have an e30 316i auto with a broken sump as i drove over a pothole, and basically i am wondering if i can use the bottom part of a manual sump instead of an automatic one as auto is hard to find?
can anybody help me please? its rather urgent
many thanks
martin
e30 replacement sump?
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aimlessrock
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martin i would pm a zone trader called adit, he should be able to help you out mate....you may as well change the sump gasket while your at it!
E30 320i Convertible (1989)
190 Mercedes (1988)
"there is nothing more expensive than a cheap E30"
190 Mercedes (1988)
"there is nothing more expensive than a cheap E30"
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bigmart
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well thew sump gasket comes with the sump as i have found one new so i figured i had to anyway lol. thankyou aimlessrock i will try and pm them now.
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Topblag
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I'm pretty sure that the sumps are the same irrespective of what type of gearbox is used.
1990 325i Cab auto in Alpine White II
1988 Alpina C2.5 moredoor in Black, 71k
1990 325ix, moredoor auto in Laser Blue. 51k
1984 Hartge H35 in Black
2004 996 C4S in Silver 43k manual
2006 Audi S6 V10 in Black 58k
1988 Alpina C2.5 moredoor in Black, 71k
1990 325ix, moredoor auto in Laser Blue. 51k
1984 Hartge H35 in Black
2004 996 C4S in Silver 43k manual
2006 Audi S6 V10 in Black 58k
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Brianmoooore
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Upper and lower engine sumps are the same on the 316i, the 318i, and the 318iS, irrespective of gearbox type.