Hi guys,
I just became the owner of my first BMW, a 1987 325E. I picked it up for $1250. The engine runs pretty good and the transmission is in good shape. It does need a lot of little things so it will be a project of mine for the next few months.
It needs all new suspension, new brake lines, the AC recharged, and at some point I'd like to do a vinyl wrap to a different color that will handle the hot Arizona sun better. My goal for the car is to have a nicely restored daily driver. So far all I have done is replace plugs and clean the throttle body and clean some interior switches so they work again. Some of the issues I could use some advice on.
It takes a good 10 seconds of cranking before it will start. I have been told this is due to possibly the transfer fuel pump being dead.
The engine had a broken breather hose when I bought it. I have fabbed up a temporary hose til I get a new one in and now the idle is smooth but the engine idles at 1050-1100 RPM which seems a little high.
There is a little surging under acceleration until you get to 3000 RPM or so.
Any advice would be helpful. I'm really excited about this car. I have always loved old Bimmers and it will be a welcome change from my currently daily, my 500HP '06 Pontiac GTO. It's a little much in traffic. :)
I just became the owner of my first BMW, a 1987 325E. I picked it up for $1250. The engine runs pretty good and the transmission is in good shape. It does need a lot of little things so it will be a project of mine for the next few months.
It needs all new suspension, new brake lines, the AC recharged, and at some point I'd like to do a vinyl wrap to a different color that will handle the hot Arizona sun better. My goal for the car is to have a nicely restored daily driver. So far all I have done is replace plugs and clean the throttle body and clean some interior switches so they work again. Some of the issues I could use some advice on.
It takes a good 10 seconds of cranking before it will start. I have been told this is due to possibly the transfer fuel pump being dead.
The engine had a broken breather hose when I bought it. I have fabbed up a temporary hose til I get a new one in and now the idle is smooth but the engine idles at 1050-1100 RPM which seems a little high.
There is a little surging under acceleration until you get to 3000 RPM or so.
Any advice would be helpful. I'm really excited about this car. I have always loved old Bimmers and it will be a welcome change from my currently daily, my 500HP '06 Pontiac GTO. It's a little much in traffic. :)
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