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I have a year 2000 528 Factory mSport.
When I start the car from totally cold it drives just fine, but if I then switch it off and start it again, even an hour or so later, whilst it's still warm it needs a bit of cranking to start and when I pull away it seems to have very low power.
However I have a feeling that it simply isn't selecting 1st, even if I depress the throttle pedal to engage the microswitch or try to select first manually it still won't select 1st.
Once it picks up speed it seems ok with the exception of running a little lumpy.
Your problem is the seals that BMW used to control the varable cam timing in the
Vanos system--Change out the old seals with the new Besian System seals and you
will have a car that will perform like it was new again--check their website--there is a complete DIY there thats so simple even I did it --with out even a hitch.
With the seals being ineffective--the timing of the engine is not up to snuff--change those seals and it's all back as it should be--you'll love what it does for the car.
Your problem is the seals that BMW used to control the varable cam timing in the
Vanos system--Change out the old seals with the new Besian System seals and you
will have a car that will perform like it was new again--check their website--there is a complete DIY there thats so simple even I did it --with out even a hitch.
With the seals being ineffective--the timing of the engine is not up to snuff--change those seals and it's all back as it should be--you'll love what it does for the car.
Many thanks for the post.
I went to their website and it certainly does seem to reflect the symptoms I'm seeing.
The only part that seems different is that my car performs fine if started from cold, even after it warms up it's still fine, does this make sense to you?
Yes --it still makes sence--the seals control the varable timing in both the intake and exhaust cam--if the timing is off the engine doesn't run as well as it should. The OEM BMW seals have been shown to wear out in as little as 9000 miles. You could still have the engine start and seem OK and you will think all is well, but after installing the new Besian seals--you will be able to tell the difference as soon as you pull out on the road.
Now there is some break in period--but the performance will keep coming as soon as the car is cranked. I would also point out that you should look around for vacuum leaks that can be a cause of lack of power. The ccv valve ant the 4 hose's that hook to it should be changed out every 80k miles--check around the intake boot where the throttle body and the idle control valve hook toghether--I would also suggest that if you haven't already --remove both parts and clean them well--would give you a good chance then to check around for vacuum leaks--another spot is behind the intake manifold on the passengers side of the car for you(almost forgot --you gents drive on the wrong side)
back behind the intake --there are a number of vac hose's that should be replaced and updated--lots of heat back there and that heat can cause the hose's to decay.
You will need to remove the cabin air filter and housing on that side and use a flashlight and a small mirror to search around back there and see of what I'm writing about.
Hope that helps
Yes --it still makes sence--the seals control the varable timing in both the intake and exhaust cam--if the timing is off the engine doesn't run as well as it should. The OEM BMW seals have been shown to wear out in as little as 9000 miles. You could still have the engine start and seem OK and you will think all is well, but after installing the new Besian seals--you will be able to tell the difference as soon as you pull out on the road.
Now there is some break in period--but the performance will keep coming as soon as the car is cranked. I would also point out that you should look around for vacuum leaks that can be a cause of lack of power. The ccv valve ant the 4 hose's that hook to it should be changed out every 80k miles--check around the intake boot where the throttle body and the idle control valve hook toghether--I would also suggest that if you haven't already --remove both parts and clean them well--would give you a good chance then to check around for vacuum leaks--another spot is behind the intake manifold on the passengers side of the car for you(almost forgot --you gents drive on the wrong side)
back behind the intake --there are a number of vac hose's that should be replaced and updated--lots of heat back there and that heat can cause the hose's to decay.
You will need to remove the cabin air filter and housing on that side and use a flashlight and a small mirror to search around back there and see of what I'm writing about.
Hope that helps
Hey thanks so much for taking the time to help with this.
I checked out the installation instructions for the seals and I think it may be worth getting the seals direct and have my local shop install.
I'll take your advice and check for air leaks as well.
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