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View Full Version : won't start after 4yrs... OpLiNK 03-16-2005, 03:09 AM Hi, i got an 93 325is coupe. it's been parked 4 years now due to crack head cylinder. i already rebuilt the head and put it back and change oil. i tried to start it today but it won't start. it cranks though. i don't think i missed any installation procedure and timing. pls help. thanks in advance. hal9000 03-16-2005, 08:23 PM What did you do with the gas? After 4 years w/o any stabilizers, it's going to be pretty crappy. IF it cranks, then you're looking at spark, air or fuel. Do you have spark? Might not be a bad idea to do a compression test to make sure you don't have any valve/head issues. Balthazarr 03-16-2005, 09:08 PM Try putting some fresh gas in the TB when cranking. If it starts, replace gas in tank. Takes two people unless you have remote start. Balthazarr 03-16-2005, 09:18 PM Just a few cc's, don't use a firehose. OpLiNK 03-16-2005, 09:59 PM well, thanks for replies. i found out that there's no fuel going to the engine. took out the rear seat, took out the fuel supply hose and see if there's fuel coming out when i turn the ignition on. it supposed to squirt but its none. i am suspecting maybe the fuel pump gone bad since i have still half full of gas. i will change the gas as soon as there is fuel running to the line. thanks for your help. BMW///M3sdn 03-16-2005, 10:27 PM Probably just cleaning your fuel pump. Gas can co-aggulate and become jelly like after that long. Obviously not the whole tank, but whatever little bit was in the fuel pump could have. OpLiNK 03-17-2005, 12:33 AM thanks for the suggestion. i'll try to clean it out first before i spend 200 bucks for the pump. if not.. oh well.. count_schemula 03-17-2005, 01:14 AM won't start after 4yrs... Careful dude, you'll fry the starter... ;) Balthazarr 03-17-2005, 06:36 AM Take out the plugs and turn the engine manually to loosen jic. OpLiNK 03-18-2005, 06:27 PM just an update guys... i finally change the fuel pump and car started. :) i am so happy and of course, i would to thank all of you for your help. i really appreciate it. one thing more, i still encounter some minor problems like clogged radiator and dead battery. this is simple to be fixed. more power to you guys. :buttrock :D M3/4 LIFE 03-19-2005, 05:25 AM just an update guys... i finally change the fuel pump and car started. :) i am so happy and of course, i would to thank all of you for your help. i really appreciate it. one thing more, i still encounter some minor problems like clogged radiator and dead battery. this is simple to be fixed. more power to you guys. :buttrock :D glad to hear it was an easy fix for you. :redspot Good luck with the car. You'll find this forum to be an absolutely indisposable resource. :cool |