Service parts.

[kolee]

I know thie answer is on the forum somewhere, but the search function throws up 20 million results without an actual result.

I'm usually a lazy facker and let a friend do all the work on my car (I'm a girly office type- and i might break a nail!), but i'm determined to start getting my hands dirty.

Got some plans to start some body work this weekend, but thought i could chuck in some new service parts at the same time.

All i want is recommendations for the best parts to use, and where to order them from. I have scoured ebay, Halfords, ECP and a few other places and there is way too much choice for an indecisive sod like me to pick the right one.

Air Filter
Fuel Filter
Oil filter
Spark Plugs

[capri_rob]

Oil filter genuine from dealer about £10, or Bosch from ECP for under a fiver
NGK Plugs from ECP
Bosch fuel filter from ECP
Air filter from ECP

Order online, use "Service25" as the discount code for 25% off - or see if meatballs82 ( Matt ) can sort you out with better prices

[kolee]

Perfect, thanks capri_rob.

PS. this sort of info should be in the wiki or simply stickied in tech section!

[Grrrmachine]

Engine Oil - 10w/40 Semi Synthetic
Gearbox (Manual or Auto) Oil - Castrol Dexron III ATF
Power Steering Fluid - Castrol Dexron III ATF
Brake Fluid - Dot 4
Clutch Fluid - Dot 4
Open Diff - Bmw OSP 75w-90
LSD- Bmw MSPA 75w-140
Spark Plugs - NGK BPR6ES
Air filter - Mann M20 filter
Fuel filter - Mann M20 fuel filter
Oil Filter - Original BMW filter
Timing Belt - Original BMW
Tensioner & water pump - Euro car parts or German & swedish
Coolant- BMW

Maybe if you told us the car, I could be more specific...

[kolee]

Crap, i do rush sometimes when writing.

'86 325i se chromie manual.

[redcar]

ATF in the gearbox?

[Grrrmachine]

http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/inde ... _Servicing

[kolee]

Thanks very much.

[E30_Crazy]

ATF in the gearbox?

Same here, I seem to remember doing some reading on it, and recall that Dexron ATF is not good for the manuals.

[Grrrmachine]

If people can suggest a better alternative to anything in that list, I'll amend it and stick it in the Wiki.

[capri_rob]

You don't need a genuine BMW cambelt - Contitech make them for BMW - buy the Contitech kit from ECP