Hesitation just off idle is almost always a mild vacuum leak. It's actually running lean but misfiring so unburned fuel is coming out the exhaust. As revs climb the effect of the leak is masked by the total amount of air coming in.
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1986 Delphin 528e - Roof rack equipped lumber hauler.
1989 Zinnoberrot 325iX Sedan - I miss this car. (Deceased)
1998 Avus Blau 328iC - Someone else's project now
2008 Platinum-Beige X3 3.0si - Current project
2012 Alpine White X3 xDrive35i - My new snowmobile.
2020 Estoril Blue 440i xDrive cabrio - This car is a blast to drive.
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