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Not run for 5 years...

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Forum Name: BMW 3 Series
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Printed Date: 17-May-2024 at 09:38


Topic: Not run for 5 years...
Posted By: Ricc
Subject: Not run for 5 years...
Date Posted: 04-March-2003 at 12:33
Last weekend I acquired an e21 320 which has been in storage for 5 years. The cars in relatively good condition with only 54,000 miles and has little blistering around the arches (better than most e21s) and some mould on the interior but I'd like to get this car running again.

I've had a quick 15 minute look around it and have taken a note of a few things to be done to the engine before I even consider starting the it, like changing the oil and filter, new fuel filters, new spark plugs, etc and I'll need to lubricate a few components like brake linkages but can anyone suggest areas which will need looking at before I take it for a gentle run.

TIA


Replies:
Posted By: Jason e21 nut
Date Posted: 05-March-2003 at 00:18

Hi

The cam belt can fail so check that also that it turns over by hand inc the water pump etc.  the 320 uses a mechanical pump with the built in filer of the block. The rear brakes drum adjustuer tend to seaze so it is new back plate or a lot of heat, also the front piston can seaze. The bleed screww for the cooling also tends to seaze and snap very easy.

The electrics are okay but new fuses and wire wool the connections.

A lot of the rubber bushes can go esp the steering rack if there has been an oil leak.

Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 05-March-2003 at 09:55
change the coolant and the brake fluid also - when doing this check the various pipes and hoses.

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Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor
Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE
1997 E39 523i
2003 E39 525i Sport Individual

Posted By: Owain
Date Posted: 05-March-2003 at 12:27

Ricc

The March issue of "Total BMW" has an article on an E21 320 and its associated engine problems, which might be worth a look. Hope this helps!

 


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