323i distributor vacuum connections advice

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323i distributor vacuum connections advice

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Hi All, as stated, looking for guidance on where both vac pipes from distributor go to on inlet manifold. Also confirmation of where the small pipe from tee connection of engine breather should be too please. Car is manual transmission with no egr system.
Have had issues with aux air valve and idle speed when warm, discovered thermostat had been removed , have replaced this, valve and temps working as should be now but seems to have developed misfire/ lumpy idle and exhaust note boomier than before. Im suspecting warm up reg issue but would like to eliminate any vacuum mistakes to help pinpoint problem.


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Haven't picked up my 323i from winter storage but there must be someone here who can have a quick look and tell where these small hoses hook up?
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This might help. White one goes from the front to top of the trottle. Black one from the rear to the underside.
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Re: 323i distributor vacuum connections advice

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Perfect, Thanks for that :thumbsup
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2015 BMW 320dA touring xDrive High Executive ///Msport
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