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Re: HELP - '82 320i (Sat in the open for 18 years) (archive)
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Posted by Peter S on May 20, 2001 at 02:02:02:

In Reply to: HELP - '82 320i (Sat in the open for 18 years)... posted by kuromu on May 20, 2001 at 01:21:46:

I very strongly suggest you return the car to basic status before you go off and buy body kits, hi-perf brakes, shocks etc. Just get the thing running again and see whats what. Use 20W/50 oil and a new filter, new brake fluid, antifreeze, 90w gear oil. If the wheels turn any rust on the disks or drums will soon wear off as the car is driven. At least till you see leaks etc. Many projects like this get abanded after the owner gets overwhelmed with too many things. Keep it simple.
Peter S



Hey guys. My friends' parents had an '82 320i which sat out in the open for about 18 years. Got in an accident and was never driven. They recently gave it to me because they want to see what it looks like after I fix it up. Anyway, I obviously need to change the oil/transmission fluid/and more than likely change the radiator and a bunch of other stuff. I've found the filters for the car, but the manual makes no reference (nor does the engine or engine chassis) of which oil to use for anything. I'm assuming the engine would use 20W-50 or something like that, but I'm not sure. Also, is it a good idea to use Synthetic oil with these cars? I want to make sure since there's no going back. Which brake/radiator/steering/engine oil (And anything else you can think of) should be used? I want to completely redo the brakes, what are your high performance brake suggestions? Also, does anybody have some links or references to ground effects for the E21 chassis? Windshield installation would be helpful, as would any idea of where I could get a new top for the car (the top part has almost caved in due to snow). Any help would be greatly appreciated.. Thanks alot.




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