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    Finally, it runs!

    I purchased this 86 325e back in July. It had been sitting for four years prior and wasn't running. I got a good deal on it and got it as a project.
    After changing the fuel tank, lines, pumps and relay, spark plugs, distributor cap/rotor, ignition coil, battery and main relay (all over the last 5 months), it finally decided to run today. I've never had a more fulfilling car start.

    I still haven't driven it yet; the clutch pedal needs my attention next. Over the last 5 months, it stopped coming back up. So now when I depress it, it stays on the floor. Either way, Im stoked that I was able to get the car started.

    RESULT!

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    richardodn is offline Old Guy BMW CCA Member
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    Pretty awesome man!
    *~ 87 325iS ~*


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    Replace the clutch master & slave, bleed the clutch and start driving the car.
    The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
    Jim Levie, Huntsville, AL

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