GreyE34 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2008 Greetings I am going to look at an e30 325i auto later this week and need to know what to look for. It has done around 150ks. I am aware that the cylinder head gasket needs watching on the M20 engine. Any other issues to look out for? Having rebuilt the auto in my e34 at considerable cost, are there any particular weak spots in the auto boxes e30s that you are aware of? The car I am looking at has the switchable auto. I would appreciate any advice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1547 Report post Posted August 4, 2008 Rust probably the other issue if it hasn't been looked after - doors, boot, fenders, wheel wells, sunroof, tail rights, battery tray, fuel filler, most of the main ones. Otherwise just all the usual stuff Auto Transmission are pretty much the same as 6 cyl E34's im pretty sure(4HP 22). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmpower 3 Report post Posted August 4, 2008 RUST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ...My 1986 325i is in the panelbeaters at the moment getting about 1k's worth of rust done, that's without the $600 odd i'd already spent on rust! Main places to check for rust that i know off are: 1. Sunroof/Roof 2. Round taillights 3. In sills inner and outer 4. Along bottom of doors/hinges/on rear doors bottom of window at rear 5. Passengers side firewall 6. Boot - just above lock ...those are the main places i know off. I'll have some pics soon of what it all looked like before they fixed it! Will post them up soon! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bimmer boy 21 Report post Posted August 4, 2008 My E30 325 is for sale click the link in my signature for details, she wont put you wrong Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
