How accessible is the M30 starter motor in an E30? Im wondering if its worth replacing it before I drop the engine in. I assume the alternator is not a problem. Water pump is already done. Anything else?
Stuart
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It's not too bad to get too, I've know plenty worse anyway.
I would crack the bolts off and nip them back up, so if you do ever need to take it off they shouldn't be too tight.
Could be worth putting on a new sump gasket, that would be a real pain to change later on.
Martin.
I would crack the bolts off and nip them back up, so if you do ever need to take it off they shouldn't be too tight.
Could be worth putting on a new sump gasket, that would be a real pain to change later on.
Martin.
Jeremy Clarkson wrote:...but it drives the front wheels. Theee wrooong wheels!
da4x4turbo wrote:I raced a vivaro on the motorway once in a 318is.... and lost!!!
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Good idea, thanks. Sump gasket already done. I assume the alternator is easy to get to.DRIFTBOY wrote:I would crack the bolts off and nip them back up, so if you do ever need to take it off they shouldn't be too tight.
Martin.
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Yeah, alternator is easy! 
Martin.
Martin.
Jeremy Clarkson wrote:...but it drives the front wheels. Theee wrooong wheels!
da4x4turbo wrote:I raced a vivaro on the motorway once in a 318is.... and lost!!!