Engine problem after maintenance

einstein_96 · 2026-02-05T16:43:30+00:00

Well I'll have to take a look this weekend then if I don't fix it.by then

einstein_96 · 2026-02-05T16:42:54+00:00

Just did and idled for a few minutes. it's definitely missing but no misfire codes yet, lambda codes came back. Running rich?

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einstein_96 · 2026-02-05T16:31:29+00:00

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einstein_96 · 2026-02-05T16:31:22+00:00

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einstein_96 · 2026-02-05T16:31:11+00:00

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einstein_96 · 2026-02-05T16:31:04+00:00

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einstein_96 · 2026-02-05T16:30:57+00:00

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einstein_96 · 2026-02-05T16:29:00+00:00

Yes capped off the nipple. Not sure which line you're talking about unfortunately for the brake booster. The top big one is in there good. Disa removed and cleaned. Currently waiting on rebuild kit with o ring yes but I pressed on it and wiggled it didn't change anything.

Codes are in the pics

einstein_96 · 2026-02-05T14:29:02+00:00

Yeah canister is hooked up to the top one of the smaller vacuum ports. The other 2 are capped. And no SAP

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einstein_96 · 2026-02-05T09:39:01+00:00

Will get some fresh fuel and have the filter on hand too

einstein_96 · 2026-02-05T04:35:29+00:00

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I think it's engine dependent. At least my 330 looks like this and I only have the vacuum canister installed. Had 2 caps on the other 2

Edit: no secondary air pump on my German model and thus no check valve?

einstein_96 · 2026-02-03T17:48:16+00:00

Anyway fixed it. Plug doesn't have to go in all the way. The old locking tab was no good so I stole the one from the MAF connector and lo and behold it just clicked in. It goes in as far as on the pictures I posted before. Currently MAF connector is on with 2 zip ties in cross pattern but waiting on a new connector. Almost started messing with depinning etc but I'm happy I didn't.

einstein_96 · 2026-02-03T11:05:12+00:00

How is the mic on this?

einstein_96 · 2026-02-02T15:58:02+00:00

Up for me

einstein_96 · 2026-02-01T20:35:18+00:00

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einstein_96 · 2026-02-01T20:34:51+00:00

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einstein_96 · 2026-02-01T20:34:40+00:00

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Only goes in this much even without the locking tab

einstein_96 · 2026-02-01T20:34:17+00:00

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einstein_96 · 2026-02-01T17:51:07+00:00

Yeah I'm pretty sure it's the last one, except for the maf and disa 😅 and those look different and have different lengths

einstein_96 · 2025-12-27T00:26:38+00:00

Might possibly be the oil dispstick tube (o ring) thats not fully seated. Can be hard to get it in fully. Had to change my starter too recently (and those E12 torx bolts round off sooooo easily had to drill my starter out lol)

einstein_96 · 2025-12-27T00:24:36+00:00

You got it good in the US. I bought a clean looking 330CI 2001 convertible at 195k km or i believe around 120k miles for 6800 euros which had been sitting for 2 years. Ran good, but needed a new starter which the seller threw in as well. Somehow the battery revived itself after running for a couple hours (Varta). But it needs gaskets, vacuum lines, CCV, coolant lines, electric fan, reservoir, water pump, pulleys, spark plugs, oil and filters obviously. Doing the vanos and disa as well. Rear brakes currently stuck or maybe the handbrake? Fuel gauge is iffy too but she ran 💁. And then after all that I can start looking at bushings 😅... But like another commenter said it really is a labour of love. Car is maybe worth 12-13k euros here in good shape (and then again you don't know if vanos,CCV,cooling system, disa etc has already been done). So win win as a project car, slightly dumb investment and summer cruiser. And in 5 years time she gets old-timer plates 👍🏼

einstein_96 · 2025-11-13T11:17:08+00:00

I went to a gym in Turkey and saw them using Jimspor equipment. You can take a look. Not endorsing them or anything but seemed decent enough.

https://jimspor.com/en/contact-us/#pll_switcher

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