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jtmetz
08-24-2019, 10:09 PM
So… after all the forum horror stories, I finally got around to securing the oil pump nut on my M3 today. It’s a 97, 156k, tracked occasionally.

The nut was on there really tight. I have mixed emotions. It’s nice to have the peace of mind that it won’t go anywhere now. But the job was a lot of work for something that, in hindsight, would have been a non-issue.
BMWManiac
08-24-2019, 10:21 PM
So… after all the forum horror stories, I finally got around to securing the oil pump nut on my M3 today. It’s a 97, 156k, tracked occasionally.

The nut was on there really tight. I have mixed emotions. It’s nice to have the peace of mind that it won’t go anywhere now. But the job was a lot of work for something that, in hindsight, would have been a non-issue.

Its only a non-issue, until its an issue....
TheJordanWhitte
08-24-2019, 10:35 PM
It’s 100% worth it!!!
Eric93se
08-24-2019, 11:02 PM
Especially if you track your car.

If you have the right tools it should be a easy job. What did you use to support the engine ?
jtmetz
08-24-2019, 11:04 PM
Harbor freight engine brace. I was replacing the front control arms, tie rods, engine mounts, etc. Figured I’d tackle it while I was in there.
strayts
08-24-2019, 11:09 PM
It’s worth it. Now you have a fresh oil pan gasket and peace of mind to rev that engine on the track without fear!
Eric93se
08-24-2019, 11:12 PM
I've used that before, to do engine mounts. I think someone here gave the idea to raise the engine with a jack then adjust the engine support because it's not easy to use.

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It seems heat is the issue with the nut, expands the nut when you beat on the engine.
ChuckDizzle
08-25-2019, 07:39 AM
So… after all the forum horror stories, I finally got around to securing the oil pump nut on my M3 today. It’s a 97, 156k, tracked occasionally.

The nut was on there really tight. I have mixed emotions. It’s nice to have the peace of mind that it won’t go anywhere now. But the job was a lot of work for something that, in hindsight, would have been a non-issue.

A lot of work for peace of mind that you just mentioned. Its well worth it to not have to worry about it.
crashgordan
08-25-2019, 11:30 AM
used to stress over mine all the time...
worth it IMHO. :)