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Engin wont start

Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 11:43 am
by E30_DEL
Hi guys i brought a 325i cab with the head gasket gone onit.. i have checked with bmw and got advice from other garages, they all said if the head gaskets has gone it shouldnt have problems starting up..

its a 325i auto with Clifford G5 alarm system.. i have checked the dipstick and the filler cap.. the water & oil havent seam to have mixed much yet. which is a good sign.

what other steps can i take 2 find out the problem.. so far i have done the following:
checked all fusues, stater-motor, battery, most of da wiringloom for any shorting n etc.

Thanks in advance for those who can help. :D

Re: Engin wont start

Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 11:48 am
by JimmyC
Is it turning over just not catching? or dead

Headgasket failure can make a car a bitch to get running

Are you sure the imobilisher is off? Ecu connected? relays ok? battery OK, starter motor not jamming?? Fuel getting through? engine sparking?? the list can go on and on

Really need a bit more info to narrow it down

Re: Engin wont start

Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 11:56 am
by E30_DEL
hi mate the car is turning over.. wants 2 start but it does'nt... i have turned da alam off so im hope the imobilisher goes of with that..

i have checked the ecu its connected fine,starter motor turns fine.. fuel is getting through ok & also checked all da spark plugs n ht leads all sparking..

Re: Engin wont start

Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 12:14 pm
by HB
HB new zoner have you checked the t/ belt might have jumped so wrong timing

Re: Engin wont start

Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 12:26 pm
by E30_DEL
hi HB, nah i havent checked da t-belt yet as im not 2sure how 2check that.. any advice on how 2?

Re: Engin wont start

Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 8:53 pm
by Brianmoooore
Looks like the text filter needs some tweaking!