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    325i Hard to start when hot.

    I just picked up a 87 325i Car runs and idles great, It does have a hard time starting when hot, I did visual checks to the intake boot and hose connections and everything looks good. Dirty AFM? smells rich after starting.

    #2
    Have a smoke test run to look for intake leaks.
    The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
    Jim Levie, Huntsville, AL

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      #3
      My friends car is having the same problem. Does it stutter when it starts?
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        #4
        Originally posted by Jezza View Post
        My friends car is having the same problem. Does it stutter when it starts?
        Yes.

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          #5
          Intake leaks are #1 as Jim Levie reminds us all early (in relevant threads) and often. Get that sorted before you start throwing parts at it.

          Test your ECT as well (DMM) or just buy a new one (~$10).
          Current: Brilliantrot '91 318is M20B25
          Former: '88 M3 3.2L, '91 318is 2.0L, '90 318i, '85 325e 2.8L, '84 318i 2.0L, '84 318i, '90 325is
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            #6
            Could be leaking injectors, might explain the rich smell on startup.
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