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Re: pinking 325i (archive)
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Posted by CJH on February 28, 2000 at 18:04:08:

In Reply to: Re: pinking 325i posted by Don325 on February 27, 2000 at 18:09:43:

: : having trouble with a pinking 325i.

: : changed: plugs,coils,lambda probe,front timing pulley,
: : fuel pressure regulator.

: : still pinks. improved after pulley change.
: : been to bmw lots. spent lots.

: : HELP!! Chris the correct wording is pinging, have you tried the knock sensors??? replaced one on my 1993 318i last year end of problem, now have 94 325 do not know how many knock sensors it has 318i had 2. BTW r u sing high octane gas dont use the 87 crap or even 89.

: : MANY THANKS,

: : CHRIS.

Actually, pinking is the British derivative of the American pinging. Take a look in the Haynes manuals & you'll find a load of British-American translations.

Also maybe you car has a build-up of carbon on the cylinder heads. common on the six cylinders particularly on the rear most cylinders. A good thrashing may help, or some of the valve/head cleaning additives may be successful. The old method of dripping water into the open carburettor is out these days.

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