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JJ37
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Post Tue Nov 01, 2016 9:04 pm

Hi everyone.

I have just bought a E30 316i, H reg (white) that has been left in a garage for the last 11 years untouched and all original. The interior needs to be replaced (It's bad) and I am about to find out tomorrow what mechanically needs doing. However it all looks sound! The chassis is in near mint condition.

Are there any enthusiasts in the south west that know of any places to get parts etc... as I will need to replace all perishable parts.

Any advice will be kindly appreciated :)

Thanks
Jordan.
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jcm325
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Post Tue Nov 01, 2016 10:54 pm

Hello mate I'm in Plymouth, don't see too many e30s around!
Good luck with the car if you need a decent garage or a welder I can recommend some people....
As for parts eBay is the obvious place but I've bought lots of bits on here as well, also don't be afraid of the main dealer sometimes the prices are not too bad but sometimes they are crazy!!!!
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Post Tue Nov 01, 2016 11:28 pm

Nice one for getting back to me, yeah I will post tomorrow how I get on once the battery is in and a deeper inspection on the car! hopefully I will get it running soon. Do you know many people with e30s this way? I'm desperately after some interior. the seats need to go!

thanks again mate, Jordan
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Post Wed Nov 02, 2016 9:48 am

Fritz Bits is based your way, check out their website

http://www.fritzsbits.co.uk/shop/
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Post Wed Nov 02, 2016 10:01 am

Beware of the 11 year +++ old cam belt before firing this up!
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Post Wed Nov 02, 2016 10:43 am

I will be sure to check out the website thank you.

Yeah I will be replacing the cam belt anyway along with everything that is perishable but yeah good shout about check it before I first try to fire it up !
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Post Wed Nov 30, 2016 6:23 pm

Hi, im from plymouth with a 320i, im currently swapping an m20b25 into the car.

PM me and maybe we could talk and help each other out with parts and orders etc. :P
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Post Wed Nov 30, 2016 10:55 pm

Bit further away from you, there is a few e30s in south Devon .......
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Post Thu Dec 01, 2016 4:57 pm

JJ37 wrote:I will be sure to check out the website thank you.

Yeah I will be replacing the cam belt anyway along with everything that is perishable but yeah good shout about check it before I first try to fire it up !
May be prudent to change it first before trying to start it.....you never know!!

Just a thought .

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