e36 328i

[phil_cardiff]

Hello all, I'm considering a 328i that I've seen for sale. I have a couple of questions.

1) Timing belt/chain - does this need replacing and at what intervals?

2) Are service intervals dictated by the onboard computer? Something about green lights?

3) What on earth is an 11 button OBC and check control?

4) Anything in particular to look out for when viewing these? I'm aware of the nikasil issue.

Thanks in advance.

Edited by phil_cardiff on Wednesday 12th March 10:51

[Mustard]

phil_cardiff said:

Hello all, I'm considering a 328i that I've seen for sale. I have a couple of questions.

1) Timing belt/chain - does this need replacing and at what intervals? No

2) Are service intervals dictated by the onboard computer? Something about green lights? Service Intervals are dictated by indicator on dash BUT if the car has cover low mies it should be done within 2yrs of the last service

3) What on earth is an 11 button OBC and check control? Its just a trip computer and bulb checker

4) Anything in particular to look out for when viewing these? I'm aware of the nikasil issue. Thats the main one

Thanks in advance.

Edited by phil_cardiff on Wednesday 12th March 10:51