PNW Chit Chat thread

[5Toes]

Alright car still wont start

I tested every spark plug on plug wire #1 ( it is the easiest to see the spark from). All of my spark plugs sparked fine.

Also tested the same spark plug in the #1, #5, #4 and #6 plug wires. Sparked fine still, so I believe my ignition system is fine.

Added gas (thought that maybe someone had siphoned mine). Didn't help anything. When I pulled the plugs though, every single one reeked of fuel, which leads me to believe my engine is flooding.

Now I do not have a way to test the fuel pressure, however my FPR is old and cosmoline all over it (which means it is original to the car).

Should I just go ahead and replace it? I believe I am having the same issue Shean had

Also I should add that the ecu stomp test stills spits out vac leak codes, which means it is still working correct?

I have found this leak, going to ask around for a fuel pressure gauge - http://www.e30performance.info/viewt...d=a&view=print

[DrJosh]

Are any of your vacuum lines toast? The one from my Throttle. Body to the Charcoal canister was. It is not easy to see.

[5Toes]

Car was running fine an hour before this happened. I can hear I think 3 cylinders firing.

I need to also have somebody crank the key while I listen to all the injectors, make sure my wiring for them is still good.

I know I have vac leaks, but car should still start with those

[OldDrunkenSailor]

this car is a menace.

[DrJosh]

Unless the vac leaks are big enough.

[5Toes]

Ill take out my air filter and buy my friend a cheap ass cigar to smoke, and just let it some out the airbox... poor mans smoke test :)

Ive been meaning to get one done, but I dont really have the $50 for one

[EN318isPDX]

Ill take out my air filter and buy my friend a cheap ass cigar to smoke, and just let it some out the airbox... poor mans smoke test :)

Dumb

I know I have vac leaks, but car should still start with those

Dumb

[cbouchez]

Let me know how it works... I need to do it as well.

[Mlarsen]

this car is a menace.

Maybe but, I'm leaning towards operator error.

[OldDrunkenSailor]

Maybe but, I'm leaning towards operator error.

+1 also.

[5Toes]

Car was running okay with the vacleaks an hour before. I dont have money for a smoke test, and since the car doesnt run right now spraying carb cleaner or whatever on the boot, etc. wont really help.

However, since I hear 3 cylinders wiring, I am lead to believe that maybe it is my redneck style injector harness that is broken (since the injectors fire in banks of 3). Gotta go out and listen to injectors next. Upon visual inspection/tugging it looked fine though.

Oh yes, and quick question, when jumping the fuel pump on, I hear a hiss noise after it running for about 6 seconds. I checked around the injectors for the leak noise, but couldn't find the source. Sounds like it is coming from injector #1/FPR area

[IronJoe]

Don't you have to be 18 to buy cigars? #nottrolling

[5Toes]

My best friends are 19

[Cybernix]

Does this mean im getting a cigar? :) ill be over when you're done with your appointments. I think ill help you take a peak for your vac leaks.

[HarukoE30]

Think it is time to part that car out & start over 5Toes, and this is coming from someone who would actually like you to succeed with a decent running BMW car.