Changing timing belt, what else to go ahead and change?

[Maluco]

Ok, I bought a 90 325is about a month ago, I figure I will go ahead and change the timing belt to avoid a risk of it breaking/causing damage and do a complete tune-up.

Can anyone tell me what all I should go ahead and change while in the process? I will also be changing the rotor cap, distributor, sparks plugs and spark plug wires. I read that Bosch "Silver" plugs are the best? Can you also advise what wires/plugs I should get.

I greatly appreciate all the help guys. (my car is going to feel/look/sound completely different in a couple of weeks, 17" wheels, a catback syst, complete tune-up, tinting windows, drilling holes in stock air box, etc..):D The Bilstein/H&R susp package is later on...

[Erick]

Change the water pump. And as for plugs, just dont get platinum plugs.

- Erick

[arsevader]

Can anyone tell me what all I should go ahead and change while in the process? I will also be changing the rotor cap, distributor, sparks plugs and spark plug wires. I read that Bosch "Silver" plugs are the best? Can you also advise what wires/plugs I should get.

This is probably in a million FAQs somewhere but here you go.

Bosch Silvers are for the ETA engine (325e) you want Bosch Copper Supers.

If you are doing timing belt then you should change:

Belt (maybe change front cam seal while you are in there)
Tensioner
Water Pump
3 Accessory belts
Bosch Cap & Rotor
Mann / Mahle Air Filter, Fuel Filter and oil change/filter.

[Maluco]

[quote=arsevader]This is probably in a million FAQs somewhere but here you go.
quote]
I know, I know.... sorry. I will never, however ask the same question twice ;)

Ok so "Bosch Copper Supers" not silvers...

Any specific wires for them?

[Dave]

[quote=Maluco]

This is probably in a million FAQs somewhere but here you go.
quote]
I know, I know.... sorry. I will never, however ask the same question twice ;)

Ok so "Bosch Copper Supers" not silvers...

Any specific wires for them?

Stock are fine. If you want bling - get Magnecor from apex performance.

[Maluco]

The wires I ordered are PVL. These things are pricey 129.59 (shop price) / 245 (list).