Cheers for the advice lads. Don't feel like spending 700+ on it, will have a look and see if it is big end this weekend.

Have not even started yet. Was dead set on getting rid of car and now a friend is trying to get me to take it apart. Don't even know if it is big end bearings but that seems to be the general consensus!

Can you remove the bearings with the crank shaft in situe?

Same question, I have bought a cam for a 325 with cat, I don't have a cat, can I still fit it? what is the worst/best that can happen? Someone suggested that the timimg attachment on the end could be different depending on whether it has a cat or not.

that's what I want to hear, but I would rather be certain. Does any one know for sure what the difference is?

The cam is a new part from GSF and it is for an "e30 325 with a cat", some of them do have cats as I saw one last Friday, it was an F reg sport, at least I am pretty sure it had one, would not want to bet my life. Any way I am going to climb under to see if mine has a cat or not.

similar problem with mine turned out the battery was gone and wouldn't hold a charge.

Have just bought a new cam for the 325 sport, it looks like I have the one for the car with a cat, and I am pretty certain mine does not have a cat, am going to climb under tomorrow in the light to check,,,, any way does any one no if it really matters or not???? as the other one requires another jo...

I e-mailed you. I will try another PM to see if it works.

I sent a PM, am interested.

Sorry I am a bit ignorant. How do I know if it is worn out?

Is a 272/272 a standard one?

I have a 1986 325 sport and my cam is on way out, at least that is what the mechanic suggested, I need advice on best/cheapest solution i.e. recon head or replacement cam or maybe something a little sportier if not too expensive.

I have a 1986 325 Sport making strange noises in last few days, have been told to replace Cam real quick before engine pops. :cry: You boys seem to know a lot about cams, I don't want to have to rob a bank, so any suggestions on good / cheap replacement cam, and how long do you think I willl need to...