Hi All
My 2008 323I have been giving me hassles, Of anyone had the same issue please advise.
In the mornings on commute to work the car pulls as normal (yes i know . . .For a 323 atleast) If during my commute i stop and switch the car off for 10min whilst running in a the shop for some drinks and start it up the throttle response is gone, the car is very hesitant to accelerate, and the revs takes is slow to return to idle when approaching a traffic light with the clutch in.
Now, i went to 3 dealers including the only bmw dealer we have locally and every time its costing me more and more cash without the problem getting resolved.
Whats been done is, Vanos solonoids have been cleaned including the filters (Twice) Oil changed 3 times. Valve/tappet cover replaced for a small fee of 7k and cleaned the MAF sensor. Car still does the same.
When this happens i notice way more pops out the exhaust as if the car is running rich, When i pull over, switch the car off and start it again its fine. By now ive spend almost 12k on getting this fixed with no joy.
Is this a vacuum leak? Still have dirty vanos solonoid filters? Fuel pump? Im lost and your help will be appreciated as BMW dealer wants to replace the whole head for 60 - 80K to fix the issue.
My 2008 323I have been giving me hassles, Of anyone had the same issue please advise.
In the mornings on commute to work the car pulls as normal (yes i know . . .For a 323 atleast) If during my commute i stop and switch the car off for 10min whilst running in a the shop for some drinks and start it up the throttle response is gone, the car is very hesitant to accelerate, and the revs takes is slow to return to idle when approaching a traffic light with the clutch in.
Now, i went to 3 dealers including the only bmw dealer we have locally and every time its costing me more and more cash without the problem getting resolved.
Whats been done is, Vanos solonoids have been cleaned including the filters (Twice) Oil changed 3 times. Valve/tappet cover replaced for a small fee of 7k and cleaned the MAF sensor. Car still does the same.
When this happens i notice way more pops out the exhaust as if the car is running rich, When i pull over, switch the car off and start it again its fine. By now ive spend almost 12k on getting this fixed with no joy.
Is this a vacuum leak? Still have dirty vanos solonoid filters? Fuel pump? Im lost and your help will be appreciated as BMW dealer wants to replace the whole head for 60 - 80K to fix the issue.