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by robertk
Sat Dec 31, 2016 10:56 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Fuel leak at cold start valve
Replies: 8
Views: 9426

New problem following fix of fuel hose leaks

This is a new one for me. After fixing first the injector 2 rail hose leak, and then the one in the rear just after the fuel filter, I can finally get the car to start but just barely--runs terribly rough (like running on 2-3 cylinders) and can't maintain an idle. Car ran perfectly, even with the ...
by robertk
Wed Dec 28, 2016 5:04 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Fuel leak at cold start valve
Replies: 8
Views: 9426

Hi Mike and everyone. It has been a while. After I sold my e12 M535 and moved to Cali I haven't been able to play with cars much. My euro 528i is still in Alabama where it sits long intervals.

I discovered that the fuel leak was not in the hose just short of the CSV, but rather in the short hose ...
by robertk
Mon Dec 26, 2016 2:34 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Fuel leak at cold start valve
Replies: 8
Views: 9426

Fuel leak at cold start valve

Need some help with new fuel leak in my 1980 euro 528i. Seems to be right at the hose connection to the cold start valve. I just started the car for first time in months. Car runs perfectly, and yet this is no minor leak. I think it started after the cold start valve turned off. I don't think there ...