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Re: 320i back-fired -- won't idle / intake removal (archive)
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Posted by Karl Koenig on July 05, 2000 at 11:55:25:

In Reply to: 320i back-fired -- won't idle / intake removal posted by Matt on July 02, 2000 at 21:58:54:

: Hi all,

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:It seems like it still a lot of work to get the intake off to check the rubber underneath. Is there a common failure that happens when these things backfire?

: I'd really appreciate any help. Thanks,

: Matt.


Before you take it all apart, check the rubber duct between the air flow meter and the throttle. Those have been known to split along a seam and be nearly invisible. You have to take out the air filter to get at it.

good luck

karl

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