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<blockquote data-quote="Lee36328" data-source="post: 235825" data-attributes="member: 113"><p>Congrats on your new e36</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>My heartiest congrats. Sounds like a good buy.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>All good signs. How recent is recently?</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Ask your workshop to wash the oil stains off, and see how long it takes for the stains to return. That's a quick way of determining how bad the leak is.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>It's a 4-speed but that's ok, because the torque is useable across a broad rpm range.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Yes, tires, rims (dented or not), output shaft, suspension mounts, and anything in between.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>This is typical, but definitely not normal. Among the numerous possible reasons are :</p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Poor initial signal from the throttle pedal, causing by aging sensors (throttle position sensors), aging electronic ciruits.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Lack of torque in the lower rpm range, possibly from prolonged periods of slow driving causing carbon buildup in the cylinders.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">The ecu has adapted to a laid-back driving style, and has trimmed the fuel map accordingly.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Clogged fuel filters, weak fuel pump, causing insufficient initial delivery of fuel</li> </ol><p>It took me a while to sort out this but the end result puts a smile on my face every time I pull out of my driveway in the morning.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>This kick indicates a slipping gear and a rebuild is probably due soon. Check the records to see whether and when a rebuild was last done. At this mileage, it is definitely due for the first rebuild.</p><p></p><p>You have made a good choice. The e36 328, if maintained the way it deserves, will reward with many years of pleasureable ownership.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Lee36328, post: 235825, member: 113"] Congrats on your new e36 My heartiest congrats. Sounds like a good buy. All good signs. How recent is recently? Ask your workshop to wash the oil stains off, and see how long it takes for the stains to return. That's a quick way of determining how bad the leak is. It's a 4-speed but that's ok, because the torque is useable across a broad rpm range. Yes, tires, rims (dented or not), output shaft, suspension mounts, and anything in between. This is typical, but definitely not normal. Among the numerous possible reasons are : [LIST=1] [*]Poor initial signal from the throttle pedal, causing by aging sensors (throttle position sensors), aging electronic ciruits. [*]Lack of torque in the lower rpm range, possibly from prolonged periods of slow driving causing carbon buildup in the cylinders. [*]The ecu has adapted to a laid-back driving style, and has trimmed the fuel map accordingly. [*]Clogged fuel filters, weak fuel pump, causing insufficient initial delivery of fuel[/LIST]It took me a while to sort out this but the end result puts a smile on my face every time I pull out of my driveway in the morning. This kick indicates a slipping gear and a rebuild is probably due soon. Check the records to see whether and when a rebuild was last done. At this mileage, it is definitely due for the first rebuild. You have made a good choice. The e36 328, if maintained the way it deserves, will reward with many years of pleasureable ownership. [/QUOTE]
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