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Off-topic discussion / What was your first car?
« on: July 02, 2011, 06:07:39 PM »
1980 320i
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For Sale / 318is engine parting out Cincinnati
« on: July 02, 2011, 06:05:07 PM »
I will let you know if I need anything, I'm in the Cincinnati area. I have a no start issue.
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Engine + Driveline / engine starts but doesnt stay on. please help!
« on: November 28, 2010, 03:26:05 PM »Quote from: DesktopDave;99063
The starter fluid proves that spark is OK and I'd assume the computer as well. I know the old motor ran OK, but did you test the fuel pump or make sure the fuel hoses aren't swapped? If the return and supply lines are mixed up the car will barely run. Hopefully it's something simple like that.
I thiiiiiiink, we tried that. Im not 100% if my buddy did but we did indeed discuss that exact supply and return issue, thats for sure.
What about the cam and crank? Any ideas about those sensors? I heard they were affected by position, tightness? Any ways to check if they are good?
I also heard could be fuel pump relay? I appreciate the help you guys.
I hope you guys saw the video in the above post.
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Engine + Driveline / engine starts but doesnt stay on. please help!
« on: November 28, 2010, 03:19:12 PM »Quote from: DPINEDA;99062
Sucks to hear that it's still not running.
I didn't see you post your results of the stomp test. I'm no expert, but I would start with the basics which are stomp test and maybe see if you are getting fuel. Friend of mine showed a small trick. Disconnect the fuel line from the fuel filter (the line that exits the fuel filter towards the engine). Put a small bucket underneath it to catch the bit of fuel that will spill. Have another person turn the key to the 'ON' position (don't turn the car on all the way) and the fuel pump will try to pump fuel to the engine. You should see a steady stream of fuel flowing into your bucket.
After that I would check for vacuum leaks.
Thanks for your help. The stomp test yielded a blank as the light didn't blink at all. I don't know the reason behind this but the CEL doesnt work.
I will try the bucket thing this week.
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Member Profiles / monty23psk
« on: November 27, 2010, 06:04:20 PM »
How is the road noise with the insulation on the floor now?
What is it made of and how much weight do you think you're adding on with the whole car done?
What is it made of and how much weight do you think you're adding on with the whole car done?
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Member Profiles / monty23psk
« on: November 27, 2010, 05:56:13 PM »
Very nice work. Looks amazing. 
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Engine + Driveline / engine starts but doesnt stay on. please help!
« on: November 27, 2010, 04:34:15 PM »Quote from: B318M42W;94362
how's the idle when you start it?
can you give more details or post a video?
There are a few things that come in mind: 1) ICV (idle control valve) car won't idle if it's not working. located at the back of the engine
2) massive vacuum leak. won't idle. holding the gas might help the engine not to die.
Doesnt idle, as it will not start. Holding gas did nothing.
Here she is.... please help me get her back on the road
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Engine + Driveline / engine starts but doesnt stay on. please help!
« on: November 27, 2010, 04:32:00 PM »
Havent bumped this for a while.
Heres a video of the car for those who don't know the problem exactly.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntMYFjZcKOY
Its sitting in the shop. Lots of work has been put in.
The storyline:
Hmm, seems like no spark. Cleaned the spark plugs and checked compression while at it (was very good) and check spark w/ the gun looking machine. Was ok.
MAF may have a problem. Tried starting it while maf door was worked on. Nothing. Got another MAF and hooked it up. Nothing.
Coded the radio, as one suggested an anti theft may be it. Still nothing, although the speakers sounded pretty good
Hooked up a friends crank sensor, although its not confirmed to be in working condition. Nothing happenned.
Heres the weird part
Sprayed starter fluid with the intake hose off and the car started for 5 seconds. The exhaust came out, the engine was rumbling just fine. After 5 sec it was off. I couldnt get it to do it again, yet the start was a sign.
It was moved to a shop and the wiring harness was changed and still nothing.
Any ideas?
Heres a video of the car for those who don't know the problem exactly.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntMYFjZcKOY
Its sitting in the shop. Lots of work has been put in.
The storyline:
Hmm, seems like no spark. Cleaned the spark plugs and checked compression while at it (was very good) and check spark w/ the gun looking machine. Was ok.
MAF may have a problem. Tried starting it while maf door was worked on. Nothing. Got another MAF and hooked it up. Nothing.
Coded the radio, as one suggested an anti theft may be it. Still nothing, although the speakers sounded pretty good
Hooked up a friends crank sensor, although its not confirmed to be in working condition. Nothing happenned.
Heres the weird part
Sprayed starter fluid with the intake hose off and the car started for 5 seconds. The exhaust came out, the engine was rumbling just fine. After 5 sec it was off. I couldnt get it to do it again, yet the start was a sign.
It was moved to a shop and the wiring harness was changed and still nothing.
Any ideas?
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Engine + Driveline / engine starts but doesnt stay on. please help!
« on: July 11, 2010, 05:48:38 PM »
I downloaded the wiring manual, maybe I can source out an error
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Engine + Driveline / engine starts but doesnt stay on. please help!
« on: July 11, 2010, 05:45:33 PM »
Thanks guys.
Heres the issue. I recently purchased a 1991 318is. the vehicles engine needed major work, so the dealership decided to replace it with a running one from a salvage, rear-ended vehicle. The engine in the salvage vehicle ran perfectly until the swap.
Now the engine turns over, starts for about a few seconds then dies down. I was told many things, from the wiring harness to the DME and I need to get this thing running.
The swap was done using a running M42. The engine was running flawlessly, so this negates anything going wrong hypothetically. Everything was swapped over from the donor vehicle, and I'm really starting to think that it is an electrical problem.
I asked the seller to give me the old harness as well as a few miscellaneous parts.
Anything stands out that may give you guys a clue?
Heres the issue. I recently purchased a 1991 318is. the vehicles engine needed major work, so the dealership decided to replace it with a running one from a salvage, rear-ended vehicle. The engine in the salvage vehicle ran perfectly until the swap.
Now the engine turns over, starts for about a few seconds then dies down. I was told many things, from the wiring harness to the DME and I need to get this thing running.
The swap was done using a running M42. The engine was running flawlessly, so this negates anything going wrong hypothetically. Everything was swapped over from the donor vehicle, and I'm really starting to think that it is an electrical problem.
I asked the seller to give me the old harness as well as a few miscellaneous parts.
Anything stands out that may give you guys a clue?
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Engine + Driveline / engine starts but doesnt stay on. please help!
« on: July 06, 2010, 11:55:04 PM »
I have been told it was wiring
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Engine + Driveline / engine starts but doesnt stay on. please help!
« on: July 06, 2010, 11:52:44 PM »
Hey guys
I picked up an e30 318is
The engine needed work so they swapped it with a working engine from another car. Now the car starts for about 3 seconds then shuts off.
any ideas?
I picked up an e30 318is
The engine needed work so they swapped it with a working engine from another car. Now the car starts for about 3 seconds then shuts off.
any ideas?
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