Warm start problem.

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max
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Warm start problem.

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Hi, I recently bought an e28 520i. It starts get from cold, but when you come back to it after a while it cranks over a lot before firing.
To be fair it's never not started, but it cranks for so long you think it isn't!
I changed the coil, as thought that could be less efficient when it was hot, not it didn't make any difference.
I've also bought a new coolant temp sensor, but haven't fitted it yet.
Any other ideas guys?


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Jeroen
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Re: Warm start problem.

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Could be leaking fuel injectors more or less flooding the engine. Does it start faster when started with full throttle ? Carefull not to keep your foot on the pedal once the engine comes on haha. If it starts, how good does it run? Excessive fuel smell from the exhaust?
Regards/groeten, Jeroen
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Re: Warm start problem.

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is that a K-jet or L-jet engine?
'79 316 (sepiabraun, awesome!)
max
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Re: Warm start problem.

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Thanks for the reply guys. But I sold it today! I'll get a few pics up when I get 5, but I was super impressed with it. So clean and smooth for the age (and price!).
It's the first car I've ever made money on!
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