engine install... it lives

[NC325iC]

also which motormounts should i get i know there are some other than e30s that will work are they the ones for the m30?

[NC325iC]

ok thanks guys

[NC325iC]

done with the install, ive driven it around a few times and taken it up to redline and damn its got a nasty growl to it.

only problems
got a 1222 fault code- ive been told it is most likely a vacuum leak
and crappy or no idle- lines up with vac leak

any help on how to find the leak would be nice

[NC325iC]

noone wants to help me do you

[RCWells]

Dude, if I could I would. I am a novice mechanic at best.

Somebody here should know how though. Anybody?>

[DEV0 E30]

Does your rubber intake boot have a slit in it?
That can make the idle horrible.

Maybe it was damaged when you were putting things back together.

[NC325iC]

i donno is there anyway to check besides visual inspection might miss it

[nando]

take it off and stretch it out. if there are any cracks/holes you will know.

[Bimmerfanatik]

take it off and stretch it out. if there are any cracks/holes you will know.

Or...spray parts cleaner on it. If you hear a change in the idle, you found your leak. Do this around the intake mani gaskets, tb gasket, etc. Great way to find out where a leak is coming from with little work.

[nando]

take it off and stretch it out. if there are any cracks/holes you will know.

Or...spray parts cleaner on it. If you hear a change in the idle, you found your leak. Do this around the intake mani gaskets, tb gasket, etc. Great way to find out where a leak is coming from with little work.

meh, it takes like 5 minutes to remove, and I'd rather not get my engine bay all oily. ;)

[NC325iC]

yeah but it takes alot of effort to put back on the m30 afm

[MR 325]

take it off and stretch it out. if there are any cracks/holes you will know.

Or...spray parts cleaner on it. If you hear a change in the idle, you found your leak. Do this around the intake mani gaskets, tb gasket, etc. Great way to find out where a leak is coming from with little work.

meh, it takes like 5 minutes to remove, and I'd rather not get my engine bay all oily. ;)

Carb/brake cleaner is hardly oily

Use that method

[rs4pro3]

A spray bottle of water works good also.

[NC325iC]

A spray bottle of water works good also.

yeah ok derrr

[Bimmerfanatik]

I'd rather not get my engine bay all oily. ;)

Carb/brake cleaner is hardly oily

Use that method

Oily? It's parts cleaner. If anything your car will look nicer :)