Expert: Josh Fields - 11/10/2006

Question
I have an 86' BMW 325 and the engine will turn over and randomly start....I am unsure if it is the bendix (spelling?) or the whole starter...Either way I probably need to replace the starter...How hard is it to replace and is it easily accessible or does it need to be on a lift? Also, It needs a front driver side seat replaced, it is stuck in a recline position and I have had no luck in finding a seat for replacement...Do you have any tips?  

Answer
The starter isn't too bad to remove.  Sometimes the bolts on top are a real pain to get to, but you should be able to handle it

  As far as the seat goes, I would just check Ebay for seats.  Search under E30 that's the type of BMW you have.

 Good luck,
 Josh