ReubendV 7 Report post Posted June 1, 2012 Hey. i have a 1987 635csi e24, it hadnt been started in about a year and the fuel that is in it is about 2.5 years old. it did start this afternoon but it wont idle, as soon as you take your foot off the accelerator it chugs for a few seconds dying and starting again and then dies. any help appreciated Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2136 Report post Posted June 1, 2012 Drain tank for a start and out some fresh gas in, you dont want to be sucking crap/water/etc into the fuel pump and injectors Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docile 64 Report post Posted June 1, 2012 (edited) change oil as well if its been sitting with dirty oil thats bad news. i would change fuel filter as well, put in fresh gas in and check injectors and spark plugs. Edited June 1, 2012 by Docile Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topcat 11 Report post Posted June 1, 2012 check the idle control valve is rotating freely inside,these gum up with alittle corrosion/oil etc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReubendV 7 Report post Posted June 1, 2012 thanks guys, i cleaned out the idol control valve and it starts first time now and can idle. but its idling at about 600rpm which i think is abit low (i think it should be idleing around 900rpm?). i looked in the service manual and i couldnt find how to adjust the idle is it possible on this car. also this may sound dumb but why is it bad to use that old oil? cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yng_750 247 Report post Posted June 2, 2012 i wouldnt try to adjust the idle until you've replaced everything including oil, oil filter, fuel filter plugs and put fresh fuel in it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted June 2, 2012 my 535 used to idle at about 700-750 rpm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReubendV 7 Report post Posted June 2, 2012 ok then will sort that out this week. thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docile 64 Report post Posted June 2, 2012 thanks guys, i cleaned out the idol control valve and it starts first time now and can idle. but its idling at about 600rpm which i think is abit low (i think it should be idleing around 900rpm?). i looked in the service manual and i couldnt find how to adjust the idle is it possible on this car. also this may sound dumb but why is it bad to use that old oil? cheers old oil in the car would have turned to gunk stored up for that long and could clog up oil pump and galleys inside the engine.. usually when storing cars for long a long period of time you woul oil change first then store it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReubendV 7 Report post Posted June 2, 2012 oh ok then, thanks. will be changing the oil this week what would be the best oil to run in it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted June 2, 2012 oh ok then, thanks. will be changing the oil this week what would be the best oil to run in it? just any old clean stuff to start with,then change it again when you are starting to use it more.If its road/winter use get the oil thats recomended for the temps where you live,the thinner the better for winter time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1286 Report post Posted June 2, 2012 what area are you in . can help if need be have parts and a 635csi parts car 021433600 papakura Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReubendV 7 Report post Posted June 2, 2012 what area are you in . can help if need be have parts and a 635csi parts car 021433600 papakura Thanks but i am in wellington. would you by any chance have a spare power steer pump though? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yng_750 247 Report post Posted June 2, 2012 i would just go for a decent 15w40 should set you back about $35-$45 Do the filter and i would also run an engine oil flush through it to get rid of all the gunk that has dried on Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1286 Report post Posted June 3, 2012 Thanks but i am in wellington. would you by any chance have a spare power steer pump though? yes have complete 635csi for wrecking Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
