well mine is 200hp and 280 torque, it was quick but now it slow, i think engine might have been changed, american bmw are downgrades compared to europe models well the m3 definitely was
How long has it been sense you (or someone else) changed the spark plugs?
How long has it been sense you replaced the air filter?
We will start with the simple things first.
Has this lack of hp been going on for a while? Has it been a gradual change or something within the last weeks or months?
I am hoping to keep this thread going so we can get more help. My general automotive knowledge is fairly good. My BWM specific knowledge is not that good.
You are not going to get a gread deal of hp out of a 323.
I have the same problem with sluggish response in my 323i (2000). I know very little about cars but Im guessing it is a transmission problem? What did you find out? Were you able to fix the problem?
Auto. The rpms go up but there's no engagement. The problem is intermittent with some shaking. Local guy told me to hold the neg wire to the pos terminal on the battery to clear the electronic mem. Might try that today to reset and determine if it's software or tranny
Hey guys! my Bmw 323i - 00 Engine Head Gasket probably broke today, because i got oil in the water or at least Im hoping its just the gasket. My question is can i buy a 1 mm gasket instead of the 0.7mm gasket even if Im not planing on grinding the head? will the 0.3 mm difference change the compression? And has anybody changed the gasket on this engine? Is It hard? and do i need any special tools for it?
I believe you`re jumping the gun, my boy....the FIRST step should be to make a proper diagnosis. Get a compression/leakdown test performed before doing anything else.
What about the oil in the water? what could it be if not the gasket or the head itself thats cracked? I mean the compression could be fine but the gasket could still be broken between the oil and water "compartments" or? I don't have a lot of time as i need the car to get to and from work, wanna get parts ordered as soon as possible^^
Yeah, I'll order the gasket and keep my fingers crossed, Does anybody know If it makes a difference with a 1mm Gasket instead of a 0.7mm Gasket? I'll be ok with a 1mm or?
How can a BMW 323i have 200hp There is no possible way.
That dyno test may have something wrong with it.
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