eta motor running rough, but not rich

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  • MJCRO
    E30 Addict
    • Apr 2012
    • 597

    #1

    eta motor running rough, but not rich

    The motor has been running fine and started up no problem these last few months since I bought. I recently cleaned my ICV with some carb cleaner after it would not start b/c of the valve was sticking. After I did that, motor was running fine the last few days but now I have another problem. Everything starts up fine, it just runs rough but not rich with fuel.

    Could the fuel pressure regulator be the cause? I ordered new Bosch spark plugs so I'll check tomorrow if the it may be the plugs are not sparking.
  • jlevie
    R3V OG
    • Nov 2006
    • 13530

    #2
    If the engine is rough when cold, start with:

    Valve adjustment
    Smoke test
    Ignition wires, plugs, distributor cap, and rotor.

    If rough when hot, add a new new O2 sensor to the above list.
    The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
    Jim Levie, Huntsville, AL

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    • MJCRO
      E30 Addict
      • Apr 2012
      • 597

      #3
      Originally posted by jlevie
      If the engine is rough when cold, start with:

      Valve adjustment
      Smoke test
      Ignition wires, plugs, distributor cap, and rotor.

      If rough when hot, add a new new O2 sensor to the above list.
      Yup, some those I just a few weeks ago:

      - All new fuel, coolant, and air hoses.
      - Valve adjustment
      - New O2 sensor
      - New plugs
      - Ignition wires are old (I'll check these.)

      I'll try the smoke test right now.

      You think it might be the ECU or idle relay?
      Last edited by MJCRO; 08-22-2012, 02:05 PM.

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      • MJCRO
        E30 Addict
        • Apr 2012
        • 597

        #4
        Yeah just confirmed, no vacuum leaks. Any suggestions?

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