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In Reply to: Still erratic idling valves have same adjustment.. posted by Syed on October 08, 2000 at 02:35:01:
I checked the valve clearance today it was the same as it was when i Adjusted them a couple of months ago,the holes still pointing almost straight up (I was told that this is a good sign).
No vaccum leaks. checked with starter fluid, had alot to clean up :) but no leaks at least non that i could find.
So now I dont know what to do.
She runs beauitfuly at higher RPMs. highway speed. But as soon as you stop for a light or stop sign....seems like she is missing fire somewhere or choking :-(
Could it be a bad Catalytic converter? Mine seems a bit rusted with some cracks, but I dont get the classic bad cat smell.
Now I am down to
Bad ignition wires
Bad distributer
Any other suggestions?
Thanks
Syed
i have never done this with a bimmer,havent needed to, but... with the engine at an idle, remove 1 plug wire at a time and replace it.with wire off does idle worsen or stay the same? if you are fortunate, it could be just a plug wire on its way out. iwould focus on stuff that was moved or in the way of the original scene. a repair gone bad is often times accompanied with frenzy. get calm and revisit the scene in the light of day. good luck!!