Yeah, I know... *sigh*Quote:
Originally Posted by dacoyote
I ordered a coil, will play swap & start some afternoon... ;)
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Yeah, I know... *sigh*Quote:
Originally Posted by dacoyote
I ordered a coil, will play swap & start some afternoon... ;)
EDIT: you did reboot the computer after all this didnt you?
You did replace the plug boots right? if so your going to have to move on down the chain of command with injectors and or coils. You can get a decent deal on injectors at:
http://www.fiveomotorsport.com/Injector_SetsBMW.asp
the new ones dont have them stupid baskets that catch crud on the tip, mine looked good at 40k, like new actually.
I didnt want to mess around doing the switcheroo with coils as I wasnt sure if that was the problem and replaced them all at the same time. Besides the coil studs seem to be a weak link here and you have to be cautious. I dont know where to get a whole set for a good price.
Good luck!
Vinesauto was a good deal, they worked for me...Quote:
Originally Posted by 632 Regal
-Charles
Sure did. Replaced the plug boots and rebooted for a fresh start.Quote:
Originally Posted by 632 Regal
I have a sneaking suspicion that there may be a faulty injector, they were really crudded up and some of the baskets were cracked. I'm going to have to pull it down again soon to replace the injector seals, as they were not on my list and were quite brittle. One of them cracked apart completely. I replaced it with a hardware store O-Ring which I'm sure won't last.
Thanks for the link, Bosch 0280155710 8/Set: $268.60 is much better than $80/each!
I'll continue there... Since I found a good price. May take a week or so to budget them in.
BTW- it's considerably smoother at idle now, seems to be settling down after a new tank of gas, but not yet where it should be. There's still a rhythmic miss. It seems to accelerate much better and mileage is averaging 18 city with AC on. Still no fault codes...
these dont idle all silky as you probably know but a constant partial miss is annoying, I still think I have a slight one but everything has been replaced and the miss isnt real pronounced even idling in gear with the AC on so its done. It must be the 10.5:1 and big cams right? lol
:D
stock ones flow 24.7 lbs.hour in the 530 and the five ohs are 19.7... thats over 20% less than stock....I'd try to match them with some other five oh ones instead...
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Originally Posted by Been-Jammin
I just keep thinking about the 77 camaro I drove in high school... a 350 so cammed up it wouldn't idle under 850 RPM... luckily it was a manual trans... it still made a milkshake out of my prom date. She actually complained that her chest was sore from the "rocking" idle that kept her bouncing in heavy traffic.Quote:
Originally Posted by 632 Regal
Usually with the higher cam engines, there is a random miss and a semi random rhythm. Sweet sound. Unfortunately, the 530 has a regular skip in the rhythm, which keeps me pointed towards a cylinder miss... not a total miss, a partial miss... reminds me of a sticky valve after a hard 1/4 mile run.. ;)
These seem to be a better match, but I'm not that familiar with them.
Any ideas?
NEW! - 0280150947
Bosch 24lb "Blue Tops"
8/Set $299.75
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill R.
Sorry it's been so long for a reply to this post. I just moved to Chicago and the move was intense to say the least. Selling 2 cars and a bike before moving into a high rise apartment... Oh what fun!
I drove straight through, pulling a small trailer with the race bike. I averaged about 16 MPG and 80 MPH for the trip. :D
When I arrived in Chicago, I noticed the idle was considerably smoother and have not had any issues since the trip. The car was originally purchased in Ohio, so maybe it was homesick. (he he)
Perhaps some sustained high speed use cleared out the cats?