1995 BMW 318 starting problems

1995 BMW 318
124,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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BODGER_89
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i have a 318 on an 95 reg and it has a little trouble starting. takes around 5-7 seconds to start, if not longer. have just changed the coil pack, leads and spark plugs.

any ideas?
Aug 17, 2009 at 8:49 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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It could be several items, I would check the crank case vent valve, they have a tendency to fail and cause the issues you are reporting. 11-15-7-501-567 is the part # and can be viewed at Realoem.com.
Aug 17, 2009 at 9:19 PM
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