ClayW
Active Member
Trying to plan for which oil pan and oil pump to use in my swap. Help!
I currently have a 2.8L M30 in the E3. I’m not sure if this makes a difference, but I also have a manual, non-power steering rack. I also have an M30B34 from a 1988 E28 535i that I’m cleaning up to swap in.
The safe bet seems to be to use the 2.8’s pan and pump, but can/should I consider the E28 setup? I’d like to avoid a trial and error install. I also have a pan and pump from an E9 3L, as well as a Euro 735i pan.
Pictured is the E28 pan (top) and the Euro 735i pan.
I currently have a 2.8L M30 in the E3. I’m not sure if this makes a difference, but I also have a manual, non-power steering rack. I also have an M30B34 from a 1988 E28 535i that I’m cleaning up to swap in.
The safe bet seems to be to use the 2.8’s pan and pump, but can/should I consider the E28 setup? I’d like to avoid a trial and error install. I also have a pan and pump from an E9 3L, as well as a Euro 735i pan.
Pictured is the E28 pan (top) and the Euro 735i pan.