rds 0 Report post Posted October 8, 2013 (edited) Hi people, Went to install my oil pump back on to the block last night and stopped because I thought I was missing a gasket. http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/yhst-59326584023620_2266_77118099 (Not my oil pump but doesn't matter) On the face where the oil channel is that meets the block. Is this supposed to have a gasket? I can't see any bottom end gasket set with one that will work. I can just make one but could someone please clear this up for me. Edited October 8, 2013 by rds Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30ftw 395 Report post Posted October 9, 2013 Does not appear to be one except the #12 one between pickup and pump. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rds 0 Report post Posted October 9, 2013 (edited) Thanks for the reply, Yea I saw this picture also. Does it not seem strange that here isn't a gasket there? Is there anyone here who has rebuilt a m50 bottom end who can tell me Edited October 9, 2013 by rds Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rds 0 Report post Posted October 14, 2013 bump?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yng_750 247 Report post Posted October 19, 2013 i would expect to have a gasket. its under pressure so must have something, should be a very good mounting surface so would only need a very thin layer or silicon rtv or gasket. i have done a few non bmw cars but those had the bulk of the pump machined out of the block. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yng_750 247 Report post Posted October 19, 2013 i know m52 guys often drill a hole through the nut and use safety wire to stop the sprocket nut rattling loose, might be worth looking into, at very least use a layer of red threadlocker on the thread Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
