[bmw] Re: New BMW Owner - A Couple of Issues

["Al Floer" <cybercord@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Your probably right on the clicking.  Make sure its not a exhaust leak
either.

My 635 starts hard, but consistant after 1 second.  it bounces, but not
much.  fuel pump can be measure for pressure.  Get a Bentley's for more
info.  It is well worth it.

Good luck adn welcome to the BMW family.

Al F
'00 M Roadster
'96 E36
'88 E24

----- Original Message -----
From: "Damon Hyde" <dhyde@domain.elided>
To: <bmw@domain.elided>
Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2003 9:16 PM
Subject: New BMW Owner - A Couple of Issues


> I just recently purchased a '90 535i (My first BMW!) and there are a
couple
> of things I've noticed.
>
> First, there is a noticeable clicking noise from the engine while running.
> It's coming from the top rear of the engine, which I am guessing indicates
> that the valves are in need of being readjusted.
>
> Secondly;  The car starts a little hard (1 sec or so of turning over
before
> it starts).  I also noticed that when the car is on, there is a hissing
> noise coming from the area of the fuel pump.  Is this itself indicative of
a
> problem?  And is there an easy way to check if the fuel pump is
functioning
> properly?
>
> I'd just prefer not to pay someone to take a look at it only to find out
> nothing is wrong.
>
> Thanks
> -Damon
> 1990 535iM 179,500
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