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Old Mar 6, 2008 | 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by jriggs
i've had the same problem before, check the vac lines for cracks, look for cracks after the maf in the intake, clean the maf. it's going to probaly be one of those things. also if you haven't done it in a while change the fuel filter for some reason with old bmws that clears up a lot of problems

ok good. thanks a bunch
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Old Mar 6, 2008 | 07:47 AM
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i check out my car and there was some cracks on one of the tubes....and another one had tape wrapped around it. will post up some pics
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Old Mar 6, 2008 | 07:48 AM
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I just asked my brother if he could have a look at your problem.

he told me that the already given answers are describing exactly the things he would look for....so you know what to check, right ?


EDIT: go to your local BMW dealer and get some new tubes.
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Old Mar 6, 2008 | 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by tobibeck80
I just asked my brother if he could have a look at your problem.

he told me that the already given answers are describing exactly the things he would look for....so you know what to check, right ?


EDIT: go to your local BMW dealer and get some new tubes.
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yeah im going to do that lol....and yeah what is your bros TR name?
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Old Mar 6, 2008 | 11:22 AM
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Old Mar 6, 2008 | 11:23 AM
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Old Mar 6, 2008 | 12:30 PM
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it's "flobeck263"

yea those tubes seem to be in a bad condition....fix them and see what happens....
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Old Mar 6, 2008 | 01:20 PM
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and i might need a new oil change and a tune up cause this car was sitting for 3-4months.
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Old Mar 6, 2008 | 01:25 PM
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that would be the best....and check on the pulleys. maybe you should have a look at the spark plugs if they are alright too.
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Old Mar 6, 2008 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Mafiakiller
and i might need a new oil change and a tune up cause this car was sitting for 3-4months.
yeah if you have any specific ??'s just pm me and i'll help you out.
i have some time and i'll help you out if you need it.

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