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Re: [Roadsters] OT - 1987 BMW 325

To: oscilloscope500@yahoo.com, Datsun Forum <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] OT - 1987 BMW 325
From: Ron Hamilton <fj201@cox.net>
Date: Tue, 17 Mar 2009 17:06:58 -0700
BMW that is the acronym for Bavarian money waster!!! Should have stuck 
with Nissan! :-)

Matthew Cox wrote:
> Hey All!  I have on off topic question for everyone.
>
> I just bought a super cheap '87 BMW 325 for a second family car and have a
> question about an annoying stutter.
>
> On acceleration I have strong pull for about 3 seconds and then there is a
> pause/stutter -- almost feeling like someone is pressing the brakes for a
> split second, but coming from the engine -- then about 3 more seconds of pull
> and then a pause etc etc etc. After the stutter there is even an ever so
> slight surge of power. The stutter doesn't change at all as I accelerate. The
> interval from power to pause always stays the same regardless of engine speed,
> which seems odd. It also does it while driving at speed but not nearly as
> pronounced, and I don't notice anything steady and pronounced at all while at
> idle.
>
> I have already replaced the plugs and wires. 
>  
> Coil?  Rotor and cap?  Fuel delivery?  Any ideas?  Thanks in advance,
> everyone.
>
> Matthew in Phoenix
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