1989 BMW 325ci rough idle

1989 BMW 325
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LITTLELISA22
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I just bought this car today. I was driving home and every other stop she would idle up and down. Others would be fine. She also died in reverse. I was driving slow in LA traffic and am not sure if that would affect her. I don’t know much about cars and am afraid of being ripped off at the mechanic.
Nov 29, 2007 at 4:12 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Hi Lisa, Your idle issue could be just a simple adjustment. The M-20 motor in your car requires several things to be in order to idle smoothly, proper valve adjustment, clean and properly gapped spark plugs, a clean and properly adjusted throttle plate. I know what you mean about being ripped off at the mechanic, and I would like to recommend a shop in the L.A. area. Please send me a PM or an E-mail and I will put you in touch with people I trust and you can feel confident with.
Dr.Hagerty Happy Holidays
Dec 1, 2007 at 3:38 PM