BMW M51 Questions
BMW M51 Questions
06-14-2017, 06:44 AM
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(03-05-2016, 01:16 PM)whitey1986 What engine model/year do you have? If it is the earlier engine with alloy inlet manifold then you will need to make a spacer for the boss on the mechanical pump as it's like 2" dia whereas the later engine block has a 3.5" dia hole
Well after some headache I figured this out for myself, upon pump removal I managed to snap one of the lugs (FFS it was so close to completion)!
Now I'm kinda set back a lot as I need another pump or need to repair this one. Would welding it likely damage internals?
Also, where would you get a spacer or what would you use to make a spacer to fit over the end of the pump?
Picture to show size difference of either pumps end, the mechanical one obviously needs a spacer and currently causing major oil leak:
![[Image: IMG_6791.jpg]](https://s29.postimg.org/ulk8mkupf/IMG_6791.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_6792.jpg]](https://s29.postimg.org/3p09e9bw3/IMG_6792.jpg)
Picture to show the snapped part of pump in question about welding:
![[Image: IMG_6782.jpg]](https://s29.postimg.org/sshby99ir/IMG_6782.jpg)
Any help much appreciated to try finish this off.
(03-05-2016, 01:16 PM)whitey1986 What engine model/year do you have? If it is the earlier engine with alloy inlet manifold then you will need to make a spacer for the boss on the mechanical pump as it's like 2" dia whereas the later engine block has a 3.5" dia hole
Well after some headache I figured this out for myself, upon pump removal I managed to snap one of the lugs (FFS it was so close to completion)!
Now I'm kinda set back a lot as I need another pump or need to repair this one. Would welding it likely damage internals?
Also, where would you get a spacer or what would you use to make a spacer to fit over the end of the pump?
Picture to show size difference of either pumps end, the mechanical one obviously needs a spacer and currently causing major oil leak:
Picture to show the snapped part of pump in question about welding:
Any help much appreciated to try finish this off.
Messages In This Thread
BMW M51 Questions - by silverzx - 11-03-2015, 10:28 AM
RE: BMW M51 Questions - by whitey1986 - 03-05-2016, 01:16 PM
RE: BMW M51 Questions - by whitey1986 - 03-05-2016, 01:17 PM
RE: BMW M51 Questions - by silverzx - 06-14-2017, 06:44 AM
RE: BMW M51 Questions - by silverzx - 06-20-2017, 06:43 AM
RE: BMW M51 Questions - by starynovy - 07-01-2017, 02:51 AM
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