some problems

[1989e30]

Ok i just picked up a 1989 325i four door. Traded for a rust bucket f100 (score). It in decent shape except for a few things.

1. Sometimes it wont start up. Cranks like a champ but id say one in every twent starts it wont start. I also smell gas when this happens. I let it sit a lil and it starts. The guy i naught it from said the coil was jacked and it over heats i noticed.

2. It has a funny idle. Never goes to low but some times spikes up. Im asuming his part of my ignition problem.

3. Sometimes i here like a swooshing sound. Maybe i vacuum leak?

Let me know what ya think

Thanks

[jlevie]

Intake leaks would be where I'd start.

[1989e30]

Thanks

[gw ix]

Check the intake boot and hoses between the mass air and throtle body.

[1989e30]

Ok thank u