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1984 BMW 528e Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Smoke, Coolant.
Mileage: 253,000 miles.

Asked on March 17, 2011

1984 BMW 528E Engine issues?

1984 bmw 528e started to lose power on the way home. Engine noise got very loud, and lots of visible smoke within one mile. Stalled out, will start but engine is loud, lots of smoke, and won't run for more than roughly 3 seconds or so.
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Replied on March 17, 2011

Engine check light on? oil level ok? coolant level ok? this is sounding like a mechanical engine failure

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