1990 320i starting problem.

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   Hello people. Just bought myself a "new" 1990 320i SE. But, can be a bugger to start now and again. It`s like the cold start injector is faulty (not sure if they are fitted on this particular engine though). I generally have to wind it with my foot down a bit to get it going. Once going though it`s absolutely fine! Could it be a leaky injector or something? I`ve noticed that it smells a bit petrolly as if it is flooded. Any advice welcome! Thanks.

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vietnam Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 15-April-2009 Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote vietnam Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: 1990 320i starting problem. Posted: 15-April-2009 at 17:47
	Hello people. Just bought myself a "new" 1990 320i SE. But, can be a bugger to start now and again. It`s like the cold start injector is faulty (not sure if they are fitted on this particular engine though). I generally have to wind it with my foot down a bit to get it going. Once going though it`s absolutely fine! Could it be a leaky injector or something? I`ve noticed that it smells a bit petrolly as if it is flooded. Any advice welcome! Thanks.

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vietnam Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 15-April-2009 Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote vietnam Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15-April-2009 at 19:04
	Oh yeah, I`ve done a basic tune. Plugs, dist.cap rotor arm. No joy. Has anyone had any experience with Thermo time switches? (clutching at straws).

keithc Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member I Joined: 28-January-2004 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 491	Post Options Post Reply Quote keithc Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22-April-2009 at 11:53
	Could be the petrol pump is on its way out....do you have to keep the key turned in the start position till it eventually starts? My brother's E30 is like this as his fuel pump is knackered.
	BMW's in family: 2004 E46 - Replaced by 2006 E90 ; 1992 E32; 1986 E28 (x2); 1986 E30 (x2) Wishlist: 2002 Turbo; E28 M5; E24 M6; E46 M3CSL; E39 M5

vietnam Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 15-April-2009 Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote vietnam Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17-May-2009 at 12:36
	Thanks Keith, but ever since i took the ICV apart and gave it a clean, it`s been starting sweet ever since. Didn`t think that would solve it but it seems to have done the trick... bit of a mystery.