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ryanferguson · 04-21-2009, 11:37 PM

i went to go to work today, and i turn the key and it cranks, and cranks, and u guessed it...cranks, but never would turn over! i checked to see if fuel was reaching the fuel filter and the coil has continuity, i have to check plugs tomorrow but if its not that what else could it be!!!

**Blackice** · 04-22-2009, 12:14 AM

Have you pulled a plug yet ?

ryanferguson · 04-22-2009, 11:34 AM

yah theyre bosch platinum, they dont look great but not horrible. im home alone so i cant check for spark so im gettin it towed to honda (my work).

**Blackice** · 04-22-2009, 12:09 PM

What I meant was, if you pull a plug, you can see if there is fuel on the plug. IE wet. That would eliminate the Fuel system for the list of problems.

Poon · 04-22-2009, 08:58 PM

You're in Fleetwood B.C.?

Btw, platinum plugs DO NOT work in an M20. They're terrible. Just not designed to work with an engine of that vintage.

I would suggest taking your car to the guys over at The Euro Shop. Probably about a 5 minute tow from fleetwood. They know E30's inside and out, and they're the only guys I take my BMWs to.

Home Page 604-507-0705. Tell them Poon sent you!

-Andrew Poon

ryanferguson · 04-23-2009, 12:32 AM

yeah just off of 168th and fraser highway. well those spark plugs have been in there for over a year and hadnt had any problem with them. i got the car running, i struggled at my work ripping the distributor coil and rotor apart to find nothing. then one of the techs said "hey why not try kicking the clutch?" as a joke and guess what? it worked! it runs now but it didnt eleminate the problem as im sure itll happen again.
btw do u know the cross streets for that shop? i could possibly take it by soon

ryanferguson · 04-23-2009, 12:35 AM

they werent too wet, small amount of oil deposits but overall fairly dry. but like i said earlier i ended up kicking the clutch from a roll and it started, any idea why it worked then but not at a stop? it has nothing to do with the starter cuz it would crank, but mayb it is the fuel, but i know it wasnt gettin any spark from plugs or coil even tho the coil read fine when tested.

Poon · 04-25-2009, 10:22 AM

Ryan, glad you got your car started!

The address for the shop is Unit 107, 13302 76Ave. If you're on king george (heading west) make a right on to 76 (You'll pass a Canadian tire) and keep heading a few blocks down the street. It's past mountain equipment coop, and in a complex with a bunch of blue awnings on the left hand side. Pretty easy to find. Hope this helps.

Take care,
Andrew Poon

ryanferguson · 05-04-2009, 05:05 PM

Hey Andrew,
i took your advice on goin to the euro shop, i talked to Al and i made an appointment for
this thursday, i saw u had ur bimmer on there for thursday for maintenance aswell

Al believed it was to do with my pressure regulator and possibly some relays, as well ill be needing a valve adjustment. thanks alot man everything should be okay after.

Poon · 05-04-2009, 09:15 PM

Hey no problem at all. Al is really a great guy to deal with.

Yeah, my 320is is getting a new master cylinder, vented rotors, new calipers,and new brake hoses and pads up front. Mmmm brake upgrade .

Maybe I'll see you on Thursday! When are you booked in for?

-Andrew Poon

ryanferguson · 05-05-2009, 08:45 PM

ill be there around 330 probably, hope to meet u!

ryanferguson · 05-17-2009, 03:55 PM

hey poon, yah Al found out my problem...fuel pump! but god the part took a week to get in and now there closed for may long weekend so i dont get my car till tuesday =(

04-21-2009, 11:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
ryanferguson Member Name: ryan Joined: Apr 2009 From: Fleetwood Posts: 52 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 0 0 Times in 0 Posts ryanferguson's pictures '86 BMW 325e	325e wont start! i went to go to work today, and i turn the key and it cranks, and cranks, and u guessed it...cranks, but never would turn over! i checked to see if fuel was reaching the fuel filter and the coil has continuity, i have to check plugs tomorrow but if its not that what else could it be!!!

04-22-2009, 08:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
Poon Senior Member Name: Andrew Joined: Mar 2007 From: Surrey Posts: 387 iTrader: 1 Thanks: 1 6 Times in 6 Posts Poon's pictures '72 BMW 2002 '80 BMW 320is '76 BMW 2002	You're in Fleetwood B.C.? Btw, platinum plugs DO NOT work in an M20. They're terrible. Just not designed to work with an engine of that vintage. I would suggest taking your car to the guys over at The Euro Shop. Probably about a 5 minute tow from fleetwood. They know E30's inside and out, and they're the only guys I take my BMWs to. Home Page 604-507-0705. Tell them Poon sent you! -Andrew Poon __________________ www.germanautosports.com '72 2002 Chamonix (Rust Bucket) '76 2002 Mintgrun (Summer DD) '80 320is Imola (Year 'round DD)

04-25-2009, 10:22 AM	#8 (permalink)
Poon Senior Member Name: Andrew Joined: Mar 2007 From: Surrey Posts: 387 iTrader: 1 Thanks: 1 6 Times in 6 Posts Poon's pictures '72 BMW 2002 '80 BMW 320is '76 BMW 2002	Ryan, glad you got your car started! The address for the shop is Unit 107, 13302 76Ave. If you're on king george (heading west) make a right on to 76 (You'll pass a Canadian tire) and keep heading a few blocks down the street. It's past mountain equipment coop, and in a complex with a bunch of blue awnings on the left hand side. Pretty easy to find. Hope this helps. Take care, Andrew Poon __________________ www.germanautosports.com '72 2002 Chamonix (Rust Bucket) '76 2002 Mintgrun (Summer DD) '80 320is Imola (Year 'round DD)

05-04-2009, 09:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
Poon Senior Member Name: Andrew Joined: Mar 2007 From: Surrey Posts: 387 iTrader: 1 Thanks: 1 6 Times in 6 Posts Poon's pictures '72 BMW 2002 '80 BMW 320is '76 BMW 2002	Hey no problem at all. Al is really a great guy to deal with. Yeah, my 320is is getting a new master cylinder, vented rotors, new calipers,and new brake hoses and pads up front. Mmmm brake upgrade . Maybe I'll see you on Thursday! When are you booked in for? -Andrew Poon __________________ www.germanautosports.com '72 2002 Chamonix (Rust Bucket) '76 2002 Mintgrun (Summer DD) '80 320is Imola (Year 'round DD)

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ryanferguson Member Name: ryan Joined: Apr 2009 From: Fleetwood Posts: 52 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 0 0 Times in 0 Posts ryanferguson's pictures '86 BMW 325e	yah theyre bosch platinum, they dont look great but not horrible. im home alone so i cant check for spark so im gettin it towed to honda (my work).

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Blackice Moderator Name: Dave Joined: Oct 2007 From: North Vancouver Posts: 1,088 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 43 47 Times in 46 Posts Blackice's pictures '91 BMW 318i '91 BMW 318IS	What I meant was, if you pull a plug, you can see if there is fuel on the plug. IE wet. That would eliminate the Fuel system for the list of problems.

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ryanferguson Member Name: ryan Joined: Apr 2009 From: Fleetwood Posts: 52 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 0 0 Times in 0 Posts ryanferguson's pictures '86 BMW 325e	yeah just off of 168th and fraser highway. well those spark plugs have been in there for over a year and hadnt had any problem with them. i got the car running, i struggled at my work ripping the distributor coil and rotor apart to find nothing. then one of the techs said "hey why not try kicking the clutch?" as a joke and guess what? it worked! it runs now but it didnt eleminate the problem as im sure itll happen again. btw do u know the cross streets for that shop? i could possibly take it by soon

04-23-2009, 12:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
ryanferguson Member Name: ryan Joined: Apr 2009 From: Fleetwood Posts: 52 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 0 0 Times in 0 Posts ryanferguson's pictures '86 BMW 325e	they werent too wet, small amount of oil deposits but overall fairly dry. but like i said earlier i ended up kicking the clutch from a roll and it started, any idea why it worked then but not at a stop? it has nothing to do with the starter cuz it would crank, but mayb it is the fuel, but i know it wasnt gettin any spark from plugs or coil even tho the coil read fine when tested.

05-04-2009, 05:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
ryanferguson Member Name: ryan Joined: Apr 2009 From: Fleetwood Posts: 52 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 0 0 Times in 0 Posts ryanferguson's pictures '86 BMW 325e	Hey Andrew, i took your advice on goin to the euro shop, i talked to Al and i made an appointment for this thursday, i saw u had ur bimmer on there for thursday for maintenance aswell Al believed it was to do with my pressure regulator and possibly some relays, as well ill be needing a valve adjustment. thanks alot man everything should be okay after.

05-05-2009, 08:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
ryanferguson Member Name: ryan Joined: Apr 2009 From: Fleetwood Posts: 52 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 0 0 Times in 0 Posts ryanferguson's pictures '86 BMW 325e	ill be there around 330 probably, hope to meet u!

05-17-2009, 03:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
ryanferguson Member Name: ryan Joined: Apr 2009 From: Fleetwood Posts: 52 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 0 0 Times in 0 Posts ryanferguson's pictures '86 BMW 325e	hey poon, yah Al found out my problem...fuel pump! but god the part took a week to get in and now there closed for may long weekend so i dont get my car till tuesday =(

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