Hi folks, update.... checked multiplug for corrosion under manifold, checked continuity through the plug using multimeter on buzzer mode and all getting a good connection. any other options? ecu? what about a faulty ignition coil? I remember working on a v6 and the coil was breaking down when warm c...

thanks for the pointers guys, im working away this week so get onto it at weekend and i'll update my progress on here. say it is completely corroded, will i need a complete loom to sort?

ok will do, is that the multi plug?
cheers

HELP!!!!! :cry: engine misfire when cold, settles when warm although still not full power and looses all power/struggles past 5k changed the following; -Plugs (new part) -leads,cap and rotor - changed -fuel filter - changed (new part) -checked fuel pres reg by sucking on vaccum -tested and cleaned u...

I'll try get a set this weekend, thers a local e30 breakers 20mins from me so i'll pop in there on sat. cheers

failing the above, unbolt the clutch slave cylinder and check the rubber seal around the piston as it may have perforated resulting in your clutch failure

I noticed today that if I - instead of giving the car utter stink - nurse it gently through the rev range it will go past 5k, it only seems to be limiting at 5 when you give it what for, any views on this?
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Lance

thanks for that, i'll check sensor tomorrow. I checked compression tonight 5&6 were way down at 125-130psi and the rest were up at 150+psi,could this have any affect?definately the rings as I checked again after putting some oil down bores of 5&6 and comression rose to 150+psi. I think i'll also try...

checked for air leaks but nothing stands out, it hunts only when cold and once at temp it idles around 800 quite happily although like i said at the beginning cold or hot it wont rev by 5k and can feel it holding back through the rev range. i checked the leads again tonight but no issues there, pull...

its the motronic system. tried sucking the vaccum hose and nothing at all. bloody nightmare this

Hi guys, in need of some help here... my 320i developed a misfire a while back and so got straight on the case, the symptoms are cold start lumpy idle/hunting, missing all the way up the range. when warm, revs freely enough although can feel holding back and will not rev over 5k and my fuel consumpt...