Engine stand bolts for m20?

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Post Sat Nov 30, 2013 5:55 pm

What size bolts do you need to put the m20 2.5 lump on a stand?

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Post Sat Nov 30, 2013 6:16 pm

I usually use the gearbox bolts. No idea on size, but M10 and M12 sounds familiar... Realoem or BMWfans should be able to tell you.
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Post Sat Nov 30, 2013 7:36 pm

just use the longer gearbox bolts
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Post Tue Jan 21, 2014 7:15 pm

M12 1.75 x 60mm is what I used. 8)
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Post Tue Jan 21, 2014 7:37 pm

Is it possible to mount it on a stand with the clutch still attached
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Post Tue Jan 21, 2014 7:39 pm

might be tight you can with the flywheel still attached but not sure on the clutch aswell
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