Using E36 M3 PAS Pump on M52 Engine

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Post Wed Mar 05, 2014 12:25 pm

As title, is it possible to use an E36 M3 power steering pump on an M52B28 engine? Reason being is I have an E36 M3 rack, pipes and reservoir but the pipes don't fit the M52 pump. I know I can get pipes from Dan, but the M3 pipes I have are in really good nick so if it's just an M3 pump that will complete the show then I'd like to give that a try.
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Post Tue Mar 11, 2014 6:26 pm

Anyone any info on this?
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Post Tue Mar 11, 2014 8:46 pm

Only if you fit an M3 oil filter housing
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Post Tue Mar 11, 2014 10:38 pm

whats the difference between the two pumps any way ?

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Post Tue Mar 11, 2014 10:48 pm

The difference is they are different and require different mounting points :wink:
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Post Wed Mar 12, 2014 12:21 am

F00k me they know how to charge 8O
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Post Wed Mar 12, 2014 12:32 am

dont say you never heard off them before rossi?
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Post Wed Mar 12, 2014 12:34 am

Thats for engine oil! OP is talking PAS Rich
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Post Wed Mar 12, 2014 12:46 am

yeah and OEM E36M3 pipe work dont fit the OEM M52
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Post Wed Mar 12, 2014 12:46 am

rich318i wrote:dont say you never heard off them before rossi?
Yes of course I have, they the pro race team that is building your engine? :D It's still an exorbitant amount to charge for that though
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Post Wed Mar 12, 2014 12:54 am

never said pro racing team... people that know have raced V8 stock cars all there life
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Post Wed Mar 12, 2014 9:34 am

rich318i wrote:never said pro racing team... people that know have raced V8 stock cars all there life
Ahh, banger racing, of course!
ross_jsy wrote:F00k me they know how to charge 8O
Your effectively paying £300 odd for the hoses and adaptors with the above kit :mad:
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Post Wed Mar 12, 2014 11:56 am

DanThe wrote:Only if you fit an M3 oil filter housing
This confused me last night, but having been to have a look at the engine this morning I know see exactly what you mean.

Back to the drawing board.

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Post Wed Mar 12, 2014 12:11 pm

Just buy the pipes off Dan, great quality and fitment
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Post Thu Mar 13, 2014 12:21 am

ross_jsy wrote:F00k me they know how to charge 8O

£300 no way im paying that. Its not hard to find the right parts for that job over here for £60-100.