The bump is embedded in the timing case. You gotta pull the TC to get at the pump. Sucks BALLS, I know. You had the timing case covers off a little while back, right? Take any pics?
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Originally posted by bmwman91 View PostThe bump is embedded in the timing case. You gotta pull the TC to get at the pump. Sucks BALLS, I know. You had the timing case covers off a little while back, right? Take any pics?
Originally posted by roguetoaster View PostAlthough bmwman didn't say it he meant that the rear (lower) timing case has to come off. I feel you probably know the basic procedure by now...
If you take all of that apart and still have no oil pressure I will be flabbergasted.
Originally posted by e304me View PostIf the engine has run so much without oil pressure I think the cams and bearings should be checked before anymore work is done.
Wazzu, thanks for the pic. What's involved in getting that timing case off? Will I be pulling the head and the fucking oil pan again? If so, fuck this I'm buying another engine lol. Not worth my damn time for something that's been run dry for 2+ minutes and at 4-5k for a few seconds when my throttle cable was out of place.The first car I ever rode in was an e30
Originally posted by Cabriolet
Wish you the best and hope you don't remember anything after 10pm.
1992 Mauritiusblau Vert
2011 Alpinweiss 335is coupe
2002 540i/6 Black/Black
2003 GSX-R 750 (RIP)
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Well shit. The eBay seller who had an m42 listed with 5 available said he has none for an e30. So I suppose he might have had an m44 listed as an m42? It didn't have the intake mani on so I couldn't tell much from the pic.
Does anyone know where to get an engine that is tested and has a warranty? Preferably as close to the Bay Area as possible.
I could also try to fix my old engine...not quite sure what's wrong with that. But it's been sitting outside for months and I'm pretty sure has gotten water in at least one of the cylinders due to not having an intake manifold installed.The first car I ever rode in was an e30
Originally posted by Cabriolet
Wish you the best and hope you don't remember anything after 10pm.
1992 Mauritiusblau Vert
2011 Alpinweiss 335is coupe
2002 540i/6 Black/Black
2003 GSX-R 750 (RIP)
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Well shit. The eBay seller who had an m42 listed with 5 available said he has none for an e30. So I suppose he might have had an m44 listed as an m42? It didn't have the intake mani on so I couldn't tell much from the pic.
Does anyone know where to get an engine that is tested and has a warranty? Preferably as close to the Bay Area as possible.
I could also try to fix my old engine...not quite sure what's wrong with that. But it's been sitting outside for months and I'm pretty sure has gotten water in at least one of the cylinders due to not having an intake manifold installed.The first car I ever rode in was an e30
Originally posted by Cabriolet
Wish you the best and hope you don't remember anything after 10pm.
1992 Mauritiusblau Vert
2011 Alpinweiss 335is coupe
2002 540i/6 Black/Black
2003 GSX-R 750 (RIP)
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Originally posted by golde30 View Postm50 swap, keep it basic, and BAR it. best way to go. can even keep the getrag240 in place.The first car I ever rode in was an e30
Originally posted by Cabriolet
Wish you the best and hope you don't remember anything after 10pm.
1992 Mauritiusblau Vert
2011 Alpinweiss 335is coupe
2002 540i/6 Black/Black
2003 GSX-R 750 (RIP)
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This thread is taking an interesting turn. Might be for the best, too.
Vivek, I am local and if you want to try to tear into the timing case to see what might be up with the oil pump I can lend a hand sometime. I also made a crank locking tool for breaking that big ass crank damper bolt loose, and you are welcome to borrow it. Your engine might (MIGHT) still be OK since it has not run too much, and it's probably worth spending a couple more hours to see what exactly went wrong. Still, M50 for $1k is a pretty sweet sounding deal.
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