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From digest.v4.n563 Wed May 8 14:12:21 1996
From: poffen_at_San-Jose.ate.slb.com (Russ Poffenberger)
Date: Wed, 8 May 1996 11:39:57 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Re: Informal Survey (E30)

>
> This got me thinking......I wonder if it would be advantageous to the group
> (E30)
> owners to get an idea of mileage and replacement of certain key components. ie
> water pumps, steering racks, wheel bearings, clutches and exhausts on E30
> 325s and 318s.
>
> With the exception of the East Coast I'd expect most exhaust systems to go
> over
> 100K miles before needing replacement...the Cat Con I'm not so sure about.
>
> Does anyone else want to share with the group the stats on their car? I've
> been
> wondering when my clutch is going to need replacement....
>
> I'll start....
>

OK, I'll continue.

1990 325i (E30), 155K miles

Original parts :
Engine (except head)
steering components
transmission (including clutch)

Replaced parts :
Head
timing belt (twice)
fuel pump
radiator
oxy sensor
SI batteries
One front and one rear seat belt

Currently suspected bad :
DME ECU (anyone got a spare for pretty cheap?)

1990 325i 155K miles
1997 F150 X-cab 4X4

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