Just doing an order from GSF few questions ok about 5....

[BrAdZ]

1 Should i replace timing chain tensioner with belt?

2: What thermostat should i use?
B17605 THERMOSTAT-80C E30 320i / 323i / 325i >7/85
B17615 THERMOSTAT 80 E30 320i / 323i / 325i / 325e 8/85>


3What fuel filter should i use?
B12115 FUEL FILTER-BQ E30 320i M20 09/82 > 06/91
B12115 FUEL FILTER-BQ E30 320i Cabrio M20 09/87 > 10/93

4. what are your thoughts on The K&N induction kit? what do most of you guys run.... The full induction kits? or panel filter (drilled air box?)

its a 1988 320i Convertable On F Plate, im guessting cabrio on gsf means cabriolet? but is the engine not identical to a fixed roof 320?

Thanks in advance

Adam

[Davenotouring]

The tensioner is not normally replaced with the belt like with Vauxhall's and so on. But if it is noisy it should be replaced.

B17615 is the thermostat you want.

The fuel filters you have copied and pasted are the same.

K&N cone kits aren't all that great for power, unless you use a heat shield and cold air feed......

[BrAdZ]

hmm doesnt appear to be noisey.... ahh well ill get one anyway its only Ԛ£12

i think ill get a K&N replacement filter then if you think the induction kits are poo, or should i keep the standard filter?

oh and what s/plugs would you recommend?

B92722 SPARKPLUG-W8LCR E30 320i 88>91 M20 6X 1.50
B92715 SPARKPLUG-W8DC E30 320i 82>88 M20 6X 1.00

anything elso you would recommend for a good service? so far i got:

Cambelt
Tensioner
Brake Pad Wear Sensor F&R
Valve Cover Gasket
Thermostat & Gasket
Fuel Filter
Oil Filter
Water temp sensor
Plugs (if i find out the correct ones)
K&N Replacement element

Thanks

Adam

[Guest]

When I got a cambelt from GSF they asked if I wanted a tensioner saying the early tensioners should be replaced with a later type, if it's been replaced before you don't normally need one. As you say it's only Ԛ£12 so got one anyway as I wasn't sure.
I think the Bentley manual mentions about the tensioner upgrade.

[Widge]

IF you replace the tensioner get a spring for it too cos they're only 88p and give the correct tension for the belt.