Can i use an eta (2.7 e28) sump on my e30 m20?

[320Touring]

as above-is it a straight swap or are they different sumps?

thanks

Neil

[liam012]

erm i'm not sure exactly but i thiunk the material is different one is tin and the other steel - i think this effects an oil level signal
not exacxtly sure though.....

[320Touring]

erm i'm not sure exactly but i thiunk the material is different one is tin and the other steel - i think this effects an oil level signal
not exacxtly sure though.....

thanks for that liam!

anyone else able to expand on this, or give me a definate yay or nay?

[Demlotcrew]

The M20 has a Alloy sump, dont kwow what the E28 one is like but i bet it will foul the cross member or steering rack. So i say no you cant!

Andrew

[--alpina--]

Hi, the e28 sump is very different as the front end of the sump where the oil is (oil pump end) is shaped to the side/slanted because of the front cross member as its a larger vehicle... tried and tested... just use the old sump..



jimi

[daimlerman]

The eta block has the same external dimensions as your existing block. Use the eta block on your e30 sump.Enjoy the boost in torque!!

[Simon13]

yeah dude use the sump u have on the 2.0

[liam012]

sorry should have said
i am fitting my standard m20b20 sump to 525e block and it fits perfect.
just waiting for gasket.....

[320Touring]

i would use the old sump, but its the fucker thats broken after me hitting a traffic island!

I have an eta lump sitting and was gonna use that sump, but if it wont fit i'm buggered!

[pacerpete]

E28 pressed steel sump will not clear the e30 cross member.

[daimlerman]

Every cloud has a silver lining,you will almost certainly find it easier to pull the engine out to swap the sump,so now is the perfect excuse to make use of that spare eta....you should find an alloy sump without too much trouble. Then go round the islands,you now its more fun!!!

[320Touring]

I would do, but not got all the stuff to build the 2.7 yet-gonna do that over the winter.

just need my touring back