Just bought a 1984 325e

[joshh]

Hey, I'm new to this board. I've been reading here for a bit but finally my friend sold me his 325e. I have alot of work to do with it.
He broke the timing belt while driving it. ghead
Yes it has several bent valves and may also need some new pistons.
Anyways, is there anything I should look out for beyond the usual with the rebuild of this car??
Thanks in advance.

Josh

[BMW Lover]

woah :-/ that sucks bout the timming belt, my friend broke his in his 325is...it was shot, look at the pistons man that mite be a prob, and the suspension is BIG

[joshh]

Thanks, I bought the car so I can autocross with it. So the suspension and tires will be getting alot of attention.

[BMW Lover]

awesome, also pay attention to the exhaust, if the pressure isnt rite...between the motor and the exhaust, it will run shitty, im sur eu kno that :-/

[joshh]

I'll look into that. I'm still learning about these motors but I do know that with the little 4 bangers, you want very little or no back pressure.

[BMW Lover]

lol 4 bangers, i havent heard that one for a while..haha. im actually going to get an exhaust on my car (91' 318is) and im not sure which size tubing to go with...2.25 or 2.5...