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calipsodream
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Post Wed Nov 16, 2005 7:07 pm

hi can any 1 help be 4 i start spending loads. my 320i has become a total sod to start in the mornings now the weathers changed & once it starts you have to rev it like mad to clear the lumpyness gona clean the iderler valve week end.but that was cleand in april when i bought it do they get messed up a lot? is there a cold start senser that mite of packed up? would b glad of any help. it is well serviced its just turning 155 tho miles onnce its warm it goes like a dream no misses or splutters many thanks andy
RustyRuss
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Post Wed Nov 16, 2005 7:25 pm

My dad had this problem with his car, turned out to be moisture under the distributor cap. Sounds a bit obvious but worth checking as its free to fix if it is that!
Russell A Macfarlane
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1987 Lachs Silver BMW E30 320i 4 Door Manual