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dale



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Location: Seattle, WA USA

PostPosted: Thu Oct 28, 2021 5:35 pm    Post subject: 87 325 repairs Reply with quote

In 2010 I fixed up a 1987 325 and sold to my nephew.
Last week I got the car back, after he added 80k miles to it, odo now at 216k.

I've got a list of work to do on the car then it will be up for sale.

Some previous posts about this car:
Initial:
http://www.unofficialbmw.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=33344
Suspension info:
http://www.unofficialbmw.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=34375

Pics as of 10/20/2021
https://photos.app.goo.gl/FCu5wSLgS3UfzFSj7

Initial list of work:
- radiator hose - replaced
- shifter knob - replaced with Amazon clone
- battery - installed a new one from Autozone - H6 AGM battery
- clean exterior - done

- replace steering wheel, use MSport 325is 3spoke I have in garage

- replace roundels on hood, trunk, wheels - ordered
- Water pump - ordered
- Timing belt - ordered
- fix odometer, gears ordered
- drivers door lock - ordered rebuild kit

- registration/tabs
- Clean interior - started
- Fix the driver's seat - started
- brake lights
- turn signals
- check all fuses

- muffler - do straight pipe instead
- adjust drivers door and replace seal
- wiper linkage - find replacement

- tie rod ends
- control arms
- extra parts from Pelican, they've been kicking around the garage
- replace missing tools in the trunk
- fix tachometer, likely reflow solder on instrument cluster
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Location: Seattle, WA USA

PostPosted: Fri Nov 05, 2021 11:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've been steadily getting misc parts in for the car. Got a shipment from AutohausAZ today.

Some pics from start of project
https://photos.app.goo.gl/FCu5wSLgS3UfzFSj7
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