S.O.S in Davenport Iowa; broke down

[noE30]

Im 200+ miles away but if you can make it here I have tools and a garage we can use. I also fb messaged a few e30 owners in Iowa that are a little closer, idk if they are available to help or not but its worth a shot.

[jeffnhiscars]

If the timing belt tensioner was properly locked down I'm quite sure you can replace the water pump by itself and get mobile. If you still want to do the TB and tensioner you certainly have offers of hospitality.

[MR 325]

Found out today the waterpump bearing went out. BMW wants to charge me 700+tax. $228.65 for parts and $463 for labour. I went to autozone and got the waterpump and timing belt for $74 with tax. Now I need to find somewhere/someone to help change out the waterpump. I can tow 100 miles for free with AAA to anyone around if they can help!

Damn, guess you should have changed those back here in CA!

[slippery]

Any updates?