tuneup on 1987 bmw 325i

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amado - 27 Jun 2007 00:32 GMT

I want to do my own tune-up on my 1987 bmw325ic..
aside from changing the spark plugs what else do i need to do or to watch
for...new to this sorry to be asking stupid questions....

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Frank - 27 Jun 2007 20:09 GMT

Valve clearances, fuel filter, air filter, fuel mixture...

>I want to do my own tune-up on my 1987 bmw325ic..
> aside from changing the spark plugs what else do i need to do or to watch
> for...new to this sorry to be asking stupid questions....

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John Burns - 27 Jun 2007 23:16 GMT

> I want to do my own tune-up on my 1987 bmw325ic..
> aside from changing the spark plugs what else do i need to do or to watch
> for...new to this sorry to be asking stupid questions....

These engines don't like a worn rotor arm / distributor cap, it'll cause
a loss of high end power and bad mpg. Yet there's a good chance yours
are original! Time for a new set.

A can of injector cleaner in the fuel is a good idea too.

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