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SAP1
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Post Mon Jun 24, 2013 11:28 pm

Hi I have a 1989 318i m40 engine. When the car is idling every now and again when I touch the throttle slightly the car cuts out. Any idea on what this could be
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Brianmoooore
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Post Tue Jun 25, 2013 1:40 pm

Typical symptom of an E30 in need of a good service! a good hunt for inlet side air leaks, a set of reconditioned injectors, and the throttle position switch adjustment set up correctly, and I'll almost guarantee your hesitation will be gone, plus there will be improvements all the way through the rev. range, as well as using less fuel.
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Post Tue Jun 25, 2013 3:02 pm

thanks for the reply mate