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I know I'm hitting you all with some pretty basic questions, but, well, I need answers! I've searched the board pretty thoroughly, and I'm guessing that all this stuff was beaten to death long before the board existed... 
I'm looking to do a full tuneup on the '87 since it basically has an unknown service history and it's been sitting for years. The idle is a little lumpy, and it sputters a bit when turning the key off - I'm hoping some new parts under the hood will straighten that out.
I've already replaced all the fluids (Redline NS in the transaxle, Mobil1 10w-40 synthetic in the engine, Valvoline Synpower in the brakes, fresh coolant) so now I'm looking at the ignition system...
It looks like the BMW M30 (early "big six" inline six) distributor caps are identical to the Milanos - I've got one left over from my '79 528i. I'm not sure about the rotor though - I don't have one of those. Anyone happen to know anything about this? I'm assuming it's the same, too.
I've read a bunch of threads about plug wires - I use Magnecors on most of my cars, but have had good luck with the Kingsborne wires on my 1980 Saab 900T. I'm really hoping to not spend a fortune if it can be helped - anyone have a good source for either brand?
The Saabs really like NGK plugs - seems like that's a popular choice here as well. Any other options? How does the V6 handle the iridium or platinum plugs? The Saabs don't seem to care for them *at all*.
And, it's not ignition related, but am I correct that the fuel filter is under the car? Any special tools needed to change it? Best source/brand for a replacement?
Thanks much all...
I'm looking to do a full tuneup on the '87 since it basically has an unknown service history and it's been sitting for years. The idle is a little lumpy, and it sputters a bit when turning the key off - I'm hoping some new parts under the hood will straighten that out.
I've already replaced all the fluids (Redline NS in the transaxle, Mobil1 10w-40 synthetic in the engine, Valvoline Synpower in the brakes, fresh coolant) so now I'm looking at the ignition system...
It looks like the BMW M30 (early "big six" inline six) distributor caps are identical to the Milanos - I've got one left over from my '79 528i. I'm not sure about the rotor though - I don't have one of those. Anyone happen to know anything about this? I'm assuming it's the same, too.
I've read a bunch of threads about plug wires - I use Magnecors on most of my cars, but have had good luck with the Kingsborne wires on my 1980 Saab 900T. I'm really hoping to not spend a fortune if it can be helped - anyone have a good source for either brand?
The Saabs really like NGK plugs - seems like that's a popular choice here as well. Any other options? How does the V6 handle the iridium or platinum plugs? The Saabs don't seem to care for them *at all*.
And, it's not ignition related, but am I correct that the fuel filter is under the car? Any special tools needed to change it? Best source/brand for a replacement?
Thanks much all...