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'82 320is Engine Troubles (archive)
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Posted by State College '82 320is on May 06, 2001 at 16:11:49:

I just bought a '82 320is ($275) and I need some advice in getting the engine running. Right now it fires up, runs a bit rich but no smoke, but doesn't idle below 3000 or so. It runs a bit rough (172,000 miles on it) but still sounds like it isn't misfiring. I've got a list of some ideas to try:
• Check pressure from the fuel pump
• New air filter
• Check injector spray
• See what compression is at
• New plugs, wires, possibly new coil

I was just wondering if anyone has had this kind of problem before with the 320i engine, and any suggestions about how to fix it or narrow things down a bit.
Thanks

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