E39 528i oil pan- can it be used?

[Rigmaster]

I've got a line on a pretty cheap M52 from an E39 528i, seller says it has a blown head gasket, but it's complete with all accessories, including oil pan.

I know the common pan to use for the E30 24v swap is the E34 M50 pan- just wondering if anyone has used the E39 M52 pan?



Bret.

[FredK]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't the E39 M52 have a rear oil sump?

[matt]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't the E39 M52 have a rear oil sump?

That is the question.

Bret, can you post a pic?

[Rigmaster]

That is the question.

Bret, can you post a pic?

I can if and when I get this engine. ;)


Was just trying to figure out if I could easily cover my costs on this deal..... I figured if the oil pan could be used on the E30 24v swap it would be common knowledge by now.

I'll post up some pics if I get it- should know in the next day or two.


EDIT: per realoem diagrams, it does look like the E39 528i is a rear sump oil pan.......ahh, well.....


Bret

[FredK]

Lookin around on fleabay for 528i M52s, it looks like it's a rear sump.