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From digest.v4.n572 Fri May 10 08:13:32 1996
From: ZEITLIN.D.B-_at_smtpgty.bwi.wec.com (ZEITLIN.D.B-)
Date: Fri, 10 May 1996 08:59:56 -0400
Subject: <e30> Maintenance History

     1986 325e AT LSD maintenance experience, FWIW.
     Purchased new in 1986.  KIA at 180,000+ miles, 9 years old.
     Routine oil, brake, coolant, service not listed, nor cosmetic stuff.
       1 sticky window switch under warranty, 2K
       1 set rotors under warranty, 25K
       2 sets german aftermarket rotors thereafter, 100K, 170K
       1 wheel bearing under warranty, 30K
       Coolant level sensor, 70K
       SI batteries replaced, 80K 
       alternator repair at 90K
       2 water pumps, 105K (105K failure, 160K preventative.  Recommend
         replacement at belt change)
       timing belts at 50K, 100K, 160K (100K w/o water pump - big mistake)
       oil pressure sensor (leaked) 120K 
       battery, 140K (7 years)
       exhaust, 140K
       drive shaft center bearing, 150K
       fan clutch, 160K
       antenna mast, twice
       casette (OEM radio) drive belts replaced, 120K
       shocks, two sets (Boge) 70K, 140K
     I think this is pretty darn reliable, and a great drive too!
     DanZ
     Annapolis, MD
     <zeitlin.d.b_at_wec.com>
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