Cold Start valve... - BMW Forum

97alpineM3 · 10-13-2005, 01:23 PM

I'm not a e21 guy... but I might be one in a day or two...

I got a guy that wants to get ride of a 83 320i dirt cheap... it runs good... but he said that it need a "cold start valve..."...

Ever heard of that??? anyone...

Thanks for your help...

Les

DJProfessor · 10-13-2005, 05:14 PM

i got one i could sell ya, they are cheap and easy to replace.

325eXTATIC · 10-13-2005, 07:03 PM

REAL EASY! At least on my car it is on the Passenger side of the intake manifold. Buy DJ's, and take 2 minutes to install it. 2 allen bolts and 2 or 3 fuel/vacuum hoses and a wire... DONE!

Hope to see you in our room more often now!

Josh W.

BMWJNKY · 10-13-2005, 07:06 PM

Yeah, they are cake to do on the late production E21 320i.

97alpineM3 · 10-13-2005, 10:57 PM

I might just need that valve if your willing to sell....

I have to go look at the car on Sat morning.... well see...

Thanks,

Les

ldsbeaker · 10-14-2005, 11:16 AM

no problem to replace.
If you want, I will go with you to check it out!
Where is it?
It's not the orange one is it?

97alpineM3 · 10-14-2005, 12:04 PM

Nah... I'll give you a call tonight... The place on the way to Morehead.. on the right side right past the railroad tracks... about 7 miles away....

Its a black E21... 166k miles... needs the cold start valve... said to be in running condition... I just want a daily driver... and I refuse to drive anything but a BMW...

I would like you to come with me before we all meet up on Sat morning.

Les

ldsbeaker · 10-14-2005, 01:55 PM

yeah sure, no worries.

DJProfessor · 10-14-2005, 03:54 PM

well kiddies just let me know....she is sitting on my mani awaiting removal and shipping.

she worked just fine before i pulled the motor, but you are welcome to give it a go. just cover shipping and see if she works......no workie, only out shipping. works? we can settle on a cheap number later.

97alpineM3 · 10-14-2005, 03:58 PM

Sounds good to me...

Thanks... we'll talk later through PM.

Les