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"New" used distributor *seems* to have cured it! (archive)
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Posted by Bret in NC on July 08, 2001 at 22:37:59:

In Reply to: 1.8l stalling/dying when hot, need help.. posted by Bret in NC on July 08, 2001 at 00:37:57:

Well, I ran the car a bunch today, it has yet to die on me since I changed the distributor. Though I'm not 100% sure why, the problem seems to be fixed!! I'll post followup here with any updates!

Thanks guys.
Bret.


Guys,

the victim: '82 320i (1.8l)

the problem: car stalls/dies after it's run for about 10-15 minutes, will not restart until it "cools" for about 30 minutes. Fuel pumps operate when ignition is turned on, testing indicates no spark at plug wires.

the history: swapped coil, ignition control unit (black plastic module bolted to left inner fender), "brain" box (silver metal box bolted to firewall above glovebox) with known good parts, but no change.

today's results: out of (almost) desperation, swapped the distributor with a known good unit, car started and ran for 15-18 minutes, then I had to shut car off and quit working on it for today.

what I want to know: has anyone been thru this before??? anyone have a plausible explanation? Does it sound like the car is fixed??

Thanks for any and all info.

Bret in NC




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