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Old June 27th 07, 12:32 AM posted to alt.autos.bmw
amado
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Default tuneup on 1987 bmw 325i

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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Old June 27th 07, 08:09 PM posted to alt.autos.bmw
Frank
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Default tuneup on 1987 bmw 325i

Valve clearances, fuel filter, air filter, fuel mixture...


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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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Old June 27th 07, 11:16 PM posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Default tuneup on 1987 bmw 325i

> 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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