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DISCUSSION => General Topics => Topic started by: arnec2002 on June 30, 2008, 12:49:13 AM

Title: $500 318is Update
Post by: arnec2002 on June 30, 2008, 12:49:13 AM

OK you guys are really going to hate me.  I got it home and one spark plug didn't have the threaded cap removed and # 3 and # 4 plug wires were crossed.  It runs now.  I need to sort out some things: Oil leak, major tune up, trunk lock, filthy interior (I hate other peoples crap such as hair and french fries), blower motor, rt rear lense.  Someone started to strip the dash to get to the blower motor, so some bits are missing.  Mostly this car has been neglected because the owner was not an enthusiast.  Really all it neds is some sorting out and cleaning.      

The only major work I see so far is the suspension is worn, probably needs shocks, struts, and front bushings.

Here are some pics, before and after cleaning.

Title: $500 318is Update
Post by: 318kid on June 30, 2008, 02:26:04 PM

Pics don't work, but it sounds like a pretty good car.