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another crappy m20 lumpy idle and exhaust question

Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 6:34 pm
by roofless1989
hi there im new to this so bare with me

right i have a 1989 320i convertible
firstly the tick over ever since i brought the damb thing it has never really ricked over properly and smooth just thought it was coz it sat around for a bit but no

i have changed the plugs filter checked for air leaks new exhaust gasket , have just brought a new crank sensor and blue plug switch for temp ,is running really rich it stink but is quick when going kick down is defo working

also i am looking for an exhaust for it i have renewed the rear half but having trouble in finding the downpipe and box combo with 1 figure of 8 fitting think seem to be like hens teeth



HELP PLEASE

Re: another crappy m20 lumpy idle and exhaust question

Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 6:52 pm
by roofless1989
even when hot or cold still ticks over rough

Re: another crappy m20 lumpy idle and exhaust question

Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 11:30 pm
by b17
Checked dizzy and rotor arm?

Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 11:32 pm
by The_Diddler
Does the tick over get any better when warm?