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    M42 engine won't stay running after rebuild

    After putting my engine back in my 1991 bmw 318i I can start it and if I give it some gas it will stay running. If I do not it will drop down to about 750rpm and then die. I do not have the exhaust hooked up (which has the o2 censor) could that be the issue? Thanks

    #2
    Double check for vacuum leaks. when i rebuilt mine i didn't see a hose had gotten a small cut upon installation. fixed that and was good to go.
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      #3
      Does anyone have a diagram of how they should be assembled.

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        #4
        How what should be assembled?

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          #5
          OP - Search "Mess Under Intake". If that is what you are referring to.
          Parts Collector and Former Houndstooth interior junkie.

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            #6
            https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kW7QcfKPdto
            This is after 3 or 4 minutes of keeping it reved from 1.5k-2k. Whats wrong with the temp gauge and why does it take so long to idle?

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