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Hi, just checked the engine number, it starts 901 - so by that I presume its an early Series 3, 3 bearing 2.25 petrol

Apologies in advance if this has been discussed before ! I have a series petrol engine which came as part of a job lot, I've always assumed its a 2.25 Petrol, but is there a quick easy method to determine exactly what it is, and what year of manufacture it is ? I have read that both 2.25 and...

Interesting, I think my original panel is in better nick than the one currently on ebay - I might give these rods a go, I'm sure there will be other places I will need to touch up - thanks. I'll let you know how I get on :)

Col, The repro ones on ebay at £72 each would seem a bargain compared to prices for new old stock panels - don't know how good they are or the fit, but as you say I think I will head down the route of repairing or making my own panel before purchasing one.

John, yes indeed they were very helpful but at £337 each and collection only, I think i'll have to make / repair one.

thanks, they are showing stock of one side, but no price - I have emailed them - fingers crossed.

Hi, I am looking for the LWB Station wagon rear quarter panels (small panels that fit between the sill and rear panels - form part of the rear wheel arch) original part numbers MTC5354 and MTC5355 Found repro ones at £72 each (on ebay)- are there any other suppliers or any second hand ones...

Hi, I've had a series 3 109 station wagon for a while, Restored the chassis, engine, running gear and bodywork a while ago, only now just finding the time to start putting it all back together. Hopefully some useful pointers on here for those harder to find SW parts