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Hi

Im currently buying stuff for my 316 to get it on the road. I have bought spark plugs and various filters and I am going to buy brake pads and possibly disks but I cant really think of what else I would need?

any suggestions?

Thanks

Hmm that's a part we don't have here yet. Time for a start! Speaking of a major service for now:

Change a bunch of fluids (replace coolant every 3-4 years, brake fluid every 2 years, oil change depending on use say every 2 years, try 10W40 or something)
Check level of gearbox and diff fluids
Replace oil-, air-, fuel filter
If brakes feel like a spunge rebuld the front calipers, check rear brakes for leaks
Hoses, check fuel, coolant, vacuum, brake hoses)
Replace spark plugs, check rotor arm and dizzy cap including check of plug connections on dizzy cap and ignition coil for corroded contacts, bad wires
Measure CO level to see how good carb adjustment is and if there are any vacuum leaks like carb base gasket
Check belt(s) and while they're off check for freeplay on alternator and water pump
General check on lighting, wipers, windscreen nozzles working, some grease on locks and hinges including lock for the hood, leaks on clutch cylinders, battery fastened, etc etc