So I get my E3 from the shop today

[racermat]

:cry: At the tune of nearly $1700 for a new ignition switch, fuel pump, two fuel lines, an oil change and new coil wiring.

Now the mechanic says I need a new power steering pump and a draveshaft rebuilt. He quoted me $450 for the rebuilt draveshaft, with a $300 labor charge. He wouldn't even speculate what the power steering pump would cost since the fuel pump was nearly $600.

Does this sound right to you all, or am I getting rear ended with no astroglide (maybe some rocksalt)?
:dunno:

[Harrypr]

A quick check of the AutohausAZ site shows a price of $421.85 for the pump (assuming your E3 has F.I.) with free shipping. The ignition switch is $51.39 and the wiring goes for $47.86.

There are various fuel lines, but the most expensive goes for $12.44 per meter.

They have rebuilt steering pumps for $316.54 plus a core charge of $125.00.

HTH.

[racermat]

:thumbup:
Thank you much for the info!! I am going to bookmark AutohausAZ!!
Still have to find the driveshaft and bearing... :D

[Harrypr]

Don't know if you have already done so, but you might want to ask the Senior Six group to see if they can help you.

Here's the link :

Senior Six Registry (http://www.seniorsix.org/)

BTW, please post pics of your E3 whwn you have a chance. I have always wanted one!

Cheers,

[mistagregory]

dude, I am forking out $5300 (Canadain $) to have my '88 325is complete head job, lower engine, and rust fixed, along with a seatbelt buckle and a leaking windshield fix, new spoiler (old one has bubbled and broken apart).

some sympathy please?

[racermat]

dude, I am forking out $5300 (Canadain $) to have my '88 325is complete head job, lower engine, and rust fixed, along with a seatbelt buckle and a leaking windshield fix, new spoiler (old one has bubbled and broken apart).

some sympathy please?

5300 will get you quite a nice bavaria.

[leedawg]

Id say these prices are rediculous I have a 72 bavaria and parts are pretty cheap, just do the labor yourself and you will save a lot of money.

[altus22]

You could use the fuel pump from an e12 ($150) or get an in-tank high pressure pump from a 318is (e30) for the same price. Getting a driveshaft rebuilt would be at most $400. Why does he think you need a new power steering pump? If you get the mounting bracket from an e28, you can use the power steering pump and alternator from that.

:cry: At the tune of nearly $1700 for a new ignition switch, fuel pump, two fuel lines, an oil change and new coil wiring.

Now the mechanic says I need a new power steering pump and a draveshaft rebuilt. He quoted me $450 for the rebuilt draveshaft, with a $300 labor charge. He wouldn't even speculate what the power steering pump would cost since the fuel pump was nearly $600.

Does this sound right to you all, or am I getting rear ended with no astroglide (maybe some rocksalt)?
:dunno: