M20 hard starting

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  • amcp
    E30 Addict
    • Apr 2010
    • 488

    #1

    M20 hard starting

    The m20 in my car recently developed a hard starting issue. It does this if the motor is cold or has been running for awhile. It will crank for 30-45 secs then fire. Also, I've noticed that it will stumble while idling. However when it does finally start, it drives fine. Not sure where the problem is. Anyone have any thoughts?
  • Scallywagon
    E30 Fanatic
    • May 2010
    • 1200

    #2
    A good place to start is a stomp test; might reveal some electronics/sensor issues in the system, smoke test can show easily if you have any vacuum leaks.
    ( f ; _ ; )f

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    • 603Racing
      Mod Crazy
      • Dec 2010
      • 612

      #3
      It's because you took the TRM wheels off the car... it's mad at you. Or maybe I sabotaged it because you pulled on me during that 3rd gear run with your angry 4.10's. :)

      I'll bring you a FPR tomorrow, to test with.
      90 325i DD/Track
      03 Durango 5.9


      Originally posted by e30mpg
      It is recommended to get new gasket but this is R3v and we just copper spray that shit......slap biotch on and tighten to tq.

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