Hi all,
First post, simple question.
I'm likely to be picking up my first e30 (pending a PPI) next week while visiting family in Florida.
The car has documentation of a bunch of work done in '09 -- timing belt, front seals, tensioner, and water pump included. The car has since done about 2,000 miles (I believe the odometer to be correct).
I know the timing belt needs replacing, but should the water pump, seals, etc be fine until the next belt change? I'm planning on driving the car from Florida back to Wisconsin after I buy it, but don't have space to work on it myself before I make the trip. So, I'm going to have to pay local shop to do the belt. I'd rather not pay for the labor and parts for all the other stuff if it's not needed.
Any other input greatly appreciated!
First post, simple question.
I'm likely to be picking up my first e30 (pending a PPI) next week while visiting family in Florida.
The car has documentation of a bunch of work done in '09 -- timing belt, front seals, tensioner, and water pump included. The car has since done about 2,000 miles (I believe the odometer to be correct).
I know the timing belt needs replacing, but should the water pump, seals, etc be fine until the next belt change? I'm planning on driving the car from Florida back to Wisconsin after I buy it, but don't have space to work on it myself before I make the trip. So, I'm going to have to pay local shop to do the belt. I'd rather not pay for the labor and parts for all the other stuff if it's not needed.
Any other input greatly appreciated!
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