Docile 64 Report post Posted August 21, 2006 (edited) oh well i did a boo boo.. did an engine wash yesterday... it started fine that day then while driving around for like 4 hours after the engine wash i felt that the car was trembling/vibrating a bit on idle. i said it must be just some water somewhere.. engine heat will evaporate it enough. then this morning i tried starting the car and its having a hard time starting. battery and starter motor all good.. takes about 8 seconds on the key turn to start it. i checked the engine for wet spots and nada.. although i opened all the spark plug sockets and found out that one was wet.. i dried it out with an air compressor and towel.. but still its having a hard time starting. car: e36 coupe 95 320i any help would be appreciated. Edited August 21, 2006 by Docile Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petone 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2006 WD40 is your friend Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docile 64 Report post Posted August 21, 2006 (edited) oh yeah i did cooling system flush too.. change coolant and water but doubt thats the cause of the problem Edited August 21, 2006 by Docile Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 34 Report post Posted August 21, 2006 Sounds electrical - check all leads/HT wires, and spray engine start on the connectors as suggested by petone. Once it all dries out properly you should be OK - but there's a good chance there is still water in the system even afer 24 hours Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
conrod 1 Report post Posted August 21, 2006 wrong forum dude, this is for Motorsport only!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted August 21, 2006 post in right forum note to andy: THIS is why im needed as a mod! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nazistaffcar 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2006 WD40 is your friend either that or any good dewatering spray like the marine crc.....if you're still having problems, start the car at night while peering into the engine bay you may be able to isolate any shorts(remember do it in a dark place NOT directly under a street light) then y purchase a silicone based product from any good motorbike shop similar to tyre silicon (Use it on road bikes especially at the begining of winter to stop your exact problem)that you can coat the electricals in which should eliminate your problems (dont use tyre silicon that sh*t attracts the dust and can be quite aggressive on vaccum hoses!!!!!) High pressure cleaning of an engine bay isn't the best idea if you can move it with the garden hose best get your rubber gloves on and use some elbow grease!!!!!or leave it diiirrty the way I like em!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docile 64 Report post Posted August 21, 2006 oh my bad... please move to the right area:$ oh man.. my dad was driving my car today and he said it stalled on him twice while he was driving. and at one point the car would not go over 2000 rpm.. iim starting to think this is more than a watered down engine. might have a look at the sparky. and probably the fuel filter and pump. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ED1RTY 2 Report post Posted August 21, 2006 water dispersant on all electrical terminals and fuses... inox is the shiz. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve K-B 51 Report post Posted August 21, 2006 I dont know E36's at all, but clear the ignition system of water. Spark plug holes, leads, dissy, coil etc. Again i have no idea what an E36 is like, but thats what ive found to be the problem in the past. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
