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BMW 530 Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Fuel pressure.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on April 23, 2007

Engine starting

For a BMW E34 (1994 530 i, V8, 165,000 miles):
The engine start quickly when cold but requires excessive cranking any other time i.e. after having been driven but not completely cooled down.
Avatar Asked by davidgmurphy

Answer

Replied on September 4, 2007

your problem may be related to fuel pressure
put a gauge on it and monitor the pressure
repost if needed

Tiny Answered by Dr. Hagerty (expert)
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