I don't know if the cab was an auto or not as that was all that was left on the shelf.

Thanks all for your help. I'll get the rust off the tag on the unit with coke and know for sure.

I'll let you know how I get on.

Cheers

[quote="cliffybabe"]what lump was in the cab???

It was a 325i also.

Cheers for the tip with the coke, I'll give it a try

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