hello i have a 1989 bmw 535i and it has an eradic idle at about 1100rpm but when in drive goes down to about 450rpm it smokes a little bit of white smoke/steam and is down on power wont even spin the tires it also throws a 1222 code with the stomp test
edit: found that it had skipped 3 timing teeth!!! and she still ran! previous owner was an idiot, told me he had changed the head gasket but i don't think he did even that right, my oil is starting to get milky maybe its because it was off 3 teeth? any help is appreciated
Last edited by bimmer@15; 06-19-2019 at 01:49 AM. Reason: newfound problem
Sounds like you have it figured out, blown head gasket and improper timing.
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Ok thank you i just wanted a second opinion
It runs a lot smoother now but still down on power
Skipping 3 teeth.. and it still ran? That's a data point.
If you want a look at engine function I'd suggest a compression test, or better, a leak-down test. But if you are getting milky oil most would think it's a bad head gasket and you'll have the opportunity to examine piston tops and valves then.
Charlie
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It was either 2 or 3 teeth i can't remember. But it ran and and ticked now it doesn't (besides rocker arms)
it also says trans program
I hope you didn’t pay much for this car...
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nope, $300.
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