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    M60 Oil pumps

    With the older oil pumps like for say M30, you can order internal parts to get them back to like new condition.

    I can't find anything like this for M60 pumps, so one option is to spend over $400 for a new pump.

    Has anybody found anything else?

    Also check this out - COPY / paste below
    This kit is the best solution on the planet addressing 100% of the issues. UPGRADE your oil pump with a VAC Oil Pump Upgrade Kit and safeguard yourself against silly yet extremely costly oil pump failures. Replacing the oil pump is a simple job that can be completed by any competent mechanic when the oil pan is dropped.



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    Product SKU Price VAC - M60 / M62 Oil Pump Upgrade Kit

    VAC-OPUK-M60$199.95</SPAN>








    The BMW M60 series V8s; known offenders of the common failed oil pump drive shafts. Ever have an oil pump sprocket retaining nut back off and lose oil pressure? How about complete shearing of the oil pump shaft with the sprocket and nut still attached?
    This can be ugly! This is a known issue with the weak oil pump drive shaft splines, and we hear (and see) all the time. It happens to the most unsuspecting BMW drivers more than you might think.
    This kit is very popular for a reason; it eliminates all failure modes permanently while retaining 100% serviceability.
    Some people believe it is enough to weld the OEM bolt on, or use a special nut and/or safety wire, however this does not solve the shearing of the shaft (completely off in some cases!) that is the common issue.
    This oil pump issue effects both 100% stock and modified motors
    This kit is the best solution on the planet addressing 100% of the issues. UPGRADE your oil pump with a VAC Oil Pump Upgrade Kit and safeguard yourself against silly yet extremely costly oil pump failures.

    Replacing the oil pump is a simple job that can be completed by any competent mechanic when the oil pan is dropped.
    VAC Oil Pump Upgrade Kit includes:
    • New VAC design oil pump shaft
    • Matching oil pump sprocket
    • Grade 8 retaining hardware
    VAC Tech Notes: -Kit install is relatively simple, but requires a hydraulic press and professional install is highly recommended.
    -We can also offer our experienced machine shop staff to clean, check and install your new VAC kit into your pump for a $99 fee. You will receive your upgraded oil pump ready to bolt in in
    Last edited by Jean; 01-30-2012, 01:11 PM.
    Mtech1 v8 build thread - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...d.php?t=413205



    OEM v8 manual chip or dme - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho....php?p=4938827

    #2
    Parts number 2-5 should do the trick .. ? Other than that - no worries!

    At the moment I've 5 V8 engines (M60 / M62 / M62TU) in my garage, none of them has any other oil-pump related problems than the bolts shaking off on M60 engines.. Of course that doesn't mean there couldn't be any other problems, but personally I've never heard of any.
    - E34 M5 (x 2) -
    - E30 V8 Cabrio "Kylpyamme" -
    - Alpina D10 Touring #33/94 -

    +
    - E46 318i Touring -
    - Toyota Hiace 4wd -

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      #3
      That's a pretty cheap price to pay for insurance, really. I'd hate to have the splines shear off on the track.

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        #4
        Originally posted by Corey@Track.One View Post
        That's a pretty cheap price to pay for insurance, really. I'd hate to have the splines shear off on the track.
        use a dual mass flywheel then, the additional harmonics of single mass units like to send vibes back and forth.

        out of a few friends cars nobody ever had an issue with the oiling system failing on a stock e39 540i-6mt
        OBD1 M54/M52TU swap as a M50b25

        Z4 non powered steering rack fits e30



        Euro e46 2005/6 320d 6mt gearbox into E30 with M20 hardy and beck 1985 327s engine

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          #5
          Can't live without a lightweight flywheel, though

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            #6
            light weight dual mass.

            the inline 6 cars have light dual masses avail, the oem entire setup weight is not more than the single mass oem setup weight. i.e the setup in my car right now is 31 lbs complete vs the original e30 setup that is the same weight.
            OBD1 M54/M52TU swap as a M50b25

            Z4 non powered steering rack fits e30



            Euro e46 2005/6 320d 6mt gearbox into E30 with M20 hardy and beck 1985 327s engine

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              #7
              Originally posted by Wanganstyle View Post
              light weight dual mass.

              the inline 6 cars have light dual masses avail, the oem entire setup weight is not more than the single mass oem setup weight. i.e the setup in my car right now is 31 lbs complete vs the original e30 setup that is the same weight.

              I've yet to see any lightweight dual-mass flywheel offered for the V8's.
              85 325e m60b44 6 speed / 89 535i
              e30 restoration and V8 swap
              24 Hours of Lemons e30 build

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                #8
                Right now I have a 12lb flywheel, and I'd like to get something similar. I love fast revs and how direct the power is.

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by JGood View Post
                  I've yet to see any lightweight dual-mass flywheel offered for the V8's.
                  the new inline 6 engines have a different pattern than the older, they may be the same as the v8 stuff. try cross referencing really new n62 or n55 stuff, they have some really light OEM dual mass units and clutch setups. 240mm just like all the other stuff, PP is a 228mm diameter bolt pattern though

                  how light is really needed? I've played the 8 lb flywheel game + 4 cylinder no counterweight crankshaft game to 9,000rpm huffing boost on short rally gearing, its not that much different compared to a 12 or 14 lb unit.

                  reference S54 engines on race cars eating the harmonic damper. I would bet all those race cars are running single mass fly units.
                  OBD1 M54/M52TU swap as a M50b25

                  Z4 non powered steering rack fits e30



                  Euro e46 2005/6 320d 6mt gearbox into E30 with M20 hardy and beck 1985 327s engine

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Wanganstyle View Post
                    the new inline 6 engines have a different pattern than the older, they may be the same as the v8 stuff. try cross referencing really new n62 or n55 stuff, they have some really light OEM dual mass units and clutch setups. 240mm just like all the other stuff, PP is a 228mm diameter bolt pattern though

                    how light is really needed? I've played the 8 lb flywheel game + 4 cylinder no counterweight crankshaft game to 9,000rpm huffing boost on short rally gearing, its not that much different compared to a 12 or 14 lb unit.

                    reference S54 engines on race cars eating the harmonic damper. I would bet all those race cars are running single mass fly units.


                    Cool, worth checking out. Are they 9 bolt?

                    The stock m60 dual mass is 40 lbs. I'm thrilled with my 17lb UUC unit, I have no desire to go any lighter. My shaved m20 flywheel was ~16 lbs IIRC, I used it on my m20 and my m50, it reved plenty fast enough for me.

                    EDIT: N52 and N55 uses 6 bolt...
                    85 325e m60b44 6 speed / 89 535i
                    e30 restoration and V8 swap
                    24 Hours of Lemons e30 build

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                      #11
                      N62 being a v8 hmmmm ?
                      Mtech1 v8 build thread - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...d.php?t=413205



                      OEM v8 manual chip or dme - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho....php?p=4938827

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by Jean View Post
                        N62 being a v8 hmmmm ?
                        Did the n62 come mated to a manual trans at any point? I don't believe so.

                        EDIT: Yeah it did, it's a $1200 flywheel, and not sure about weight.


                        Lots of runaround for preventing engine harmonics that may or may not cause excessive oil pump shaft wear, which can simply be fixed with a $200 kit anyway, lol.
                        Last edited by JGood; 01-31-2012, 08:08 PM.
                        85 325e m60b44 6 speed / 89 535i
                        e30 restoration and V8 swap
                        24 Hours of Lemons e30 build

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by JGood View Post
                          Did the n62 come mated to a manual trans at any point? I don't believe so.

                          EDIT: Yeah it did, it's a $1200 flywheel, and not sure about weight.
                          Whats the part #? Weight can be checked at ETK, e.g. www.bmwfans.info ;)
                          - E34 M5 (x 2) -
                          - E30 V8 Cabrio "Kylpyamme" -
                          - Alpina D10 Touring #33/94 -

                          +
                          - E46 318i Touring -
                          - Toyota Hiace 4wd -

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by Jonsku View Post
                            Whats the part #? Weight can be checked at ETK, e.g. www.bmwfans.info ;)

                            38 lbs
                            85 325e m60b44 6 speed / 89 535i
                            e30 restoration and V8 swap
                            24 Hours of Lemons e30 build

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