Author Topic: ideling probs with my 318is m42 engine  (Read 2423 times)

cassiematttann

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ideling probs with my 318is m42 engine
« on: October 30, 2009, 05:28:21 AM »
hi i have a k reg 318is bmw with and irratic ideling problem, when i first start the car it is hunting (ideling) quite a lot and sounds terrible however once the car has warmed up this problem starts can anyone help please i have had it put on a diagnostic machine and pulled up a problem with my crank vent valve but after looking through my haynes manuel i cannot find where this is situted to and i can not find a detailed  enough pic on line with the necessary info, sorry if i sound a bit vague but i havent ever posted on sites like this b4 so not to sure what hapens next thanks

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ideling probs with my 318is m42 engine
« Reply #1 on: November 15, 2009, 06:36:56 AM »
Welcome cassiematttann.  
Hope this will help go to Search  type in Sticky and fined ( The mess under the intake ) your problem could be in your Vacuum lines. GL