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amado

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(Msg. 1) Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2007 8:55 pm
Post subject: tuneup on 1987 bmw 325i
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I want to do my own tune-up on my 1987 bmw325ic..
aside from changing the spark plugs what else do i need to do or to watch
for...new to this sorry to be asking stupid questions....

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2007 4:55 pm
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Valve clearances, fuel filter, air filter, fuel mixture...


"amado" <afabrig.DeleteThis@shaw.ca> wrote in message
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>I want to do my own tune-up on my 1987 bmw325ic..
> aside from changing the spark plugs what else do i need to do or to watch
> for...new to this sorry to be asking stupid questions....
>

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2007 11:16 pm
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> I want to do my own tune-up on my 1987 bmw325ic..
> aside from changing the spark plugs what else do i need to do or to watch
> for...new to this sorry to be asking stupid questions....

These engines don't like a worn rotor arm / distributor cap, it'll cause
a loss of high end power and bad mpg. Yet there's a good chance yours
are original! Time for a new set.

A can of injector cleaner in the fuel is a good idea too.

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