What local places can i get parts from?

[Gruelius]

i got told $55 for a belt and $71 for a tensioner as well as many other very high prices like $80 for front swaybar links so ive allready made up postage costs, are all local shops that sort of price range?

If so ill just do a big order from bma parts i suppose

[djs325]

Apart from ordering direct from Imparts; your best option may be bringing in a large order from BMA or Pelican. Ah, the wonderful costs of E30s.

You could also try ordering your Bosch bits from Raceparts Australia (forum supporter). For an M20, the normal timing belt is 127 teeth (though some 1985 models of 323i and 325e used a 128 tooth one for some reason, not sure if that is relevant to Australian models), and the tensioner is the same across the range.

Bosch Timing Belt Number: 9053 (127 tooth) (Full part number 1 987 949 053)
Bosch Belt & Tensioner Kit: 8612 (127 tooth)

If your timing belt number is supposed to be one of the following BMW Parts, then you can use the 127 tooth 9053 belt (common):
11 31 1 711 081
11 31 1 711 082
11 31 1 713 361

If it is one of these numbers, you need the 9054 belt (128 tooth):
11 31 1 272 384
11 31 1 286 168

Bosch also do the regular range of belts for the BMWs; i.e. water pump/alternator/fan, power steering, air conditioning; as well as a whole range of OE parts, like fuel filters, pumps, spark plugs, spark plug leads, etc. The last time I did a big order through Raceparts for Bosch stuff it was quite good value.

For your 323i, this is the Bosch information for which belts are available:
E30 323i 09.82 - 12.86 6 2.3 23 6E B/C/W <M 20 B 23>
Alternator
09.82 - 05.83 11A0955
06.83 - 12.86 11A0965 (need to check whether you need the shorter or longer one)
AC
09.82 - 05.83 13A0825
06.83 - 12.86 13A0815 (need to check whether you need the shorter or longer one)
PS
09.82 - 12.86 11A0825

More info on Bosch Automotive Replacment parts here:
http://www.bosch.com.au/content/lang...html/2230.htm/

More info on Raceparts Australia here:
http://www.racepartsaustralia.com.au/
or
Call them on 07 3807 6870, but probably best to email them though if you are quoting several part numbers.

[nomis3613]

Yeah, unless it's a 3rd party part which you can buy at any auto shop, it's gonna be cheaper to order overseas. Also, try pelicanparts.com

[Gruelius]

yeah im going to hit up bmaparts haha

Got meyle front control arms for $120 each, was cbf at checking if there are better ones i just need to register the damned car!