help - cracked sump on 318is

[reggiegasket]

Hi, I nutted a rock or something and my sump is dripping oil

I assume I'll need a new sump. Does anyone know a good place to find one? Also will a sump from a later M42 (compact) fit on? Is it an easy job? I would assume it's just some bolts and a new gasket?

Thanks, G

[Sanchez]

its easy yes just a few bolts and a new gasket, and some fresh oil.
If the compact an M42 it should fit, but did BMW do a compact 318is?

ive replaced mine a few times.

euro car parts about £50

[Bob_S]

the one off a compact I dont believe will fit due to the subframe being different, however good news is that any M40 e30 sump will fit, you off you go down the breakers and get one off, I paid £10 for mine when i smashed it to smithereens

[reggiegasket]

Thanks for that; best news I've had all month

G

[E30Mark]

The sump comes in two pieces, you probably only need the lower part... any m40 / m42 sump will fit.