Make & Model: 1987 BMW 325is - Automatic Transmission (e30)
Problems:
-Stalling at low rpms before I let the engine heat up (usually 5-10 minutes of revving needed to not stall)
Only stalls when rpms are low, for example stop signs and traffic signals are the hardest for me when it’s not fully heated up. Above 15-20 mph no matter if the car is warm or cold it runs great, freeway driving is my favorite because I’m not worried about a stall.
If I am slowing down for a turn at a green light and rolling semi slow then give it gas it just gives me nothing then will stall immediately. (It doesn’t stall in neutral without a load on the engine).
-Starting when it’s cold outside
If I let it sit for 24 hours without starting it or driving it and attempt to start it in the morning when it’s cold, it has a hard time. If I start it late the night before just to warm it up then wake up early when it’s cold it will start first try.
Things I’ve tried:
-To fight this I usually am using two feet, revving with one and braking with the other. Sometimes I drop it in Neutral at a stop light, rev it up and put it in drive. (Works most of time as long as it’s warm or almost warm enough)
-New Idle Control Valve (also sprayed brake cleaner in both of the ones I have).
-New spark plugs and spark plug wire harness.
-Valve adjustment.
-New throttle body (actually have tried 3 and cleaned each). This made my car go from running/sounding good to great (still as long as it’s above the speed/rev or warmed up).
-Seafoam here and there. I always run 91 Octane gas.
-The first two mechanics said ICV/throttle body, my friend who did my valve adjustment thinks O2 sensor.
-I was charged for a replacement thermostat and distributor cap at my last mechanic (guessing they weren’t new).
Miscellaneous:
-Some minor electrical problems: Right blinker is out even after checking/replacing bulbs. Windshield wipers in the past were 50/50 chance of working until banging on the dash hard enough, now they work every time!
What do you think? It runs so good once it’s warm, I know it’s close to being back to normal and running stronger than ever.
02 sensors run $120+ from what I’m seeing: http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-29...25i-325is.aspx
thanks.
Problems:
-Stalling at low rpms before I let the engine heat up (usually 5-10 minutes of revving needed to not stall)
Only stalls when rpms are low, for example stop signs and traffic signals are the hardest for me when it’s not fully heated up. Above 15-20 mph no matter if the car is warm or cold it runs great, freeway driving is my favorite because I’m not worried about a stall.
If I am slowing down for a turn at a green light and rolling semi slow then give it gas it just gives me nothing then will stall immediately. (It doesn’t stall in neutral without a load on the engine).
-Starting when it’s cold outside
If I let it sit for 24 hours without starting it or driving it and attempt to start it in the morning when it’s cold, it has a hard time. If I start it late the night before just to warm it up then wake up early when it’s cold it will start first try.
Things I’ve tried:
-To fight this I usually am using two feet, revving with one and braking with the other. Sometimes I drop it in Neutral at a stop light, rev it up and put it in drive. (Works most of time as long as it’s warm or almost warm enough)
-New Idle Control Valve (also sprayed brake cleaner in both of the ones I have).
-New spark plugs and spark plug wire harness.
-Valve adjustment.
-New throttle body (actually have tried 3 and cleaned each). This made my car go from running/sounding good to great (still as long as it’s above the speed/rev or warmed up).
-Seafoam here and there. I always run 91 Octane gas.
-The first two mechanics said ICV/throttle body, my friend who did my valve adjustment thinks O2 sensor.
-I was charged for a replacement thermostat and distributor cap at my last mechanic (guessing they weren’t new).
Miscellaneous:
-Some minor electrical problems: Right blinker is out even after checking/replacing bulbs. Windshield wipers in the past were 50/50 chance of working until banging on the dash hard enough, now they work every time!
What do you think? It runs so good once it’s warm, I know it’s close to being back to normal and running stronger than ever.
02 sensors run $120+ from what I’m seeing: http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-29...25i-325is.aspx
thanks.
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