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barry2830
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e21 m52 swap

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Hello,
Sorry for my bad English.
I want a M52B28 in my e21 and my gearbox from the m20 retained.
The axis of the gear box m20 is smaller than that of M52.
How can I fix this?

The axis of the m52 (larger);
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The axis of the m20 (smaller)
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I also want to remove the steering pouwer pump, does anyone know what belt I need??
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I hope someone can help. Mine :mrgreen:


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Change the spigot/pilot bearing to a 32x12 mm and the belt should be the one below I used it on a m50b25

http://s267.photobucket.com/user/ducky1 ... 4.jpg.html

sorry it aint might be a shorter one I have a extra pully

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6pk 1420 belt and you need m20 pilot bearing.
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thank you guys
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Post by mcjjordan »

Can you recall exactly size of spigot as i never made a note & will be doing the job again this year
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