E36 328 Sport - What to look out for??
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Buy on condition not milage.
Rust, it is a real killer on all E36's
On the 6 pots listen for tapping type noises, usually indicates oil pump issues.
Check the vanos
Rust, jacking points, sills, rear outer arches, rear inner arches
Listen out for the diff if its a non traction control one, they are getting long in the tooth now
Rear lights tend to fill with water
Rust, did i mention rust?
They are, overall excellent bits of kit even in standard form and have endless tinkering/tuning potential.
Oh and rust, take a small inspection mirror and have a good look around underneath etc!
Rust, it is a real killer on all E36's
On the 6 pots listen for tapping type noises, usually indicates oil pump issues.
Check the vanos
Rust, jacking points, sills, rear outer arches, rear inner arches
Listen out for the diff if its a non traction control one, they are getting long in the tooth now
Rear lights tend to fill with water
Rust, did i mention rust?
They are, overall excellent bits of kit even in standard form and have endless tinkering/tuning potential.
Oh and rust, take a small inspection mirror and have a good look around underneath etc!
Salts1986 said:
The car I am going to see is lowered (more so than standard!).
Will it cost much to return to stock?
Ta.
Nah, depending on where you are i have a full set of standard shocks you can just have, possibly springs too if i can find them, all new! Might have some other bits and bobs as wellWill it cost much to return to stock?
Ta.
geeks said:
Nah, depending on where you are i have a full set of standard shocks you can just have, possibly springs too if i can find them, all new! Might have some other bits and bobs as well
Fantastic! Thanks very much. I'm between Cheshire in the week and York on a weekend.I'll keep you posted if I go for it!
geeks said:
Buy on condition not milage.
Rust, it is a real killer on all E36's
On the 6 pots listen for tapping type noises, usually indicates oil pump issues.
Check the vanos
Rust, jacking points, sills, rear outer arches, rear inner arches
Listen out for the diff if its a non traction control one, they are getting long in the tooth now
Rear lights tend to fill with water
Rust, did i mention rust?
They are, overall excellent bits of kit even in standard form and have endless tinkering/tuning potential.
Oh and rust, take a small inspection mirror and have a good look around underneath etc!
^What he said re rust. Check also under the boot carpet and especially under the battery.Rust, it is a real killer on all E36's
On the 6 pots listen for tapping type noises, usually indicates oil pump issues.
Check the vanos
Rust, jacking points, sills, rear outer arches, rear inner arches
Listen out for the diff if its a non traction control one, they are getting long in the tooth now
Rear lights tend to fill with water
Rust, did i mention rust?
They are, overall excellent bits of kit even in standard form and have endless tinkering/tuning potential.
Oh and rust, take a small inspection mirror and have a good look around underneath etc!
Also, check it's a genuine Sport (should say so on the V5). Plenty of SEs out there with retrofitted M-Tech kits.
IIRC, early Sports had proper LSDs. Later (post facelift) Sports had ASC+T (traction control) instead.
Also worthwhile budgeting for a cooling system refresh.
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