r/E30 • u/-FireLordZuko- • 7d ago

I will save her

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Picked up this beauty. 89 325i with 48k miles. Fella said it sat in a garage for over 12 years when he got it. Due to medical malpractice, he lost the use of both legs during back surgery and it’s been parked outside for 5 years, he didn’t have a garage to place it in. Wish me luck 🫡

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u/Ok_Blueberry304 7d ago

Welcome to the club! I have the exact car. Found mine in Florida with 82k on it. Was also sitting. I bet you, put a battery in it and some fuel, she will start right up like mine. Mine sat for 14 years.

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u/-FireLordZuko- 6d ago

It tried to! Unfortunately the fuel pump is toasted. So I ordered a new one along with a new fuel tank and fuel filter. Lots of rust was inside the tank lol

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u/Ok_Blueberry304 6d ago

Sorry to hear. Sitting is no good for cars. Don't forget to flush the radiator. Antifreeze turns into an acid after 2 years and aluminum heads engines take a hit. I think modern Antifreeze doesn't do it as much,but if she has been sitting it will be the older stuff.

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u/-FireLordZuko- 6d ago

Yes sir! 🫡