2.7i Cold Start...

[dager325]

When I let it sit for a while it doesn't want to start, so I either hit it with some starting fluid and it cranks till it fires up or I have to pop start it. The thing that doesn't make sense to me is how come it will pop start when it is cold but it won't just crank over. I'm up at school now and my car is at home. Any suggestions what it could be? I have a 87 325 bottom end and an 89 325i head, harness, and ecu. Thanks.

[dager325]

Anyone?!?

[325ix]

thermostat not operating right maybe?

[SpecM]

thermostat not operating right maybe?

no

OP: does the engine turn over when you try to start it? fast or slow?

[dager325]

normal speed all the time.

[2002maniac]

what injectors?

[dager325]

Stock 2.5 325i injectors

[88SuperETABD]

when you say pop start...do you mean pushing it in neutral..then dropping the clutch in gear?

[dager325]

Yes

[dager325]

Anyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!