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Thread: M52B28 swapped,rough idle,sputter dies on first crank

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    [Problem Solved]M52B28 swapped,rough idle,sputter dies on first crank

    Hello again
    Im gonna try to make this short so please take your time,thanks.
    I had a B20 which ran like crap, sputter rough idle things like this. I swapped in a B28 but i kept the wiring harness, ecu and all the accesories.
    First thing the Crankshaft position sensor was bad, i changed it and the car was running like in heaven.
    4 days later it beggan to run like crap at the first crank(slowly gain in rpms while starting, then when it reached 1000rpm it died)
    The engine stalled when i engaged the clutch, but not all the times.

    I beggan to check the engine very close, heres a list with the parts and things that i checked:
    -Vacuum leak: Fuel pressure regulator hose had a crack in it so i changed it, all the other hoses are intact.

    -Idle control valve: I had cleaned the icv, also i bought another one just to be sure but with no results.

    -Injectors: I cleaned them and also watched them on a INPA diagnose to see if they run in parameters and its all good.

    -Valve cover: all the gaskets are new.

    -Oil filter housing: new gasket.

    -Spark plugs: New.

    -Coil packs: New boots and running good.

    -Compression: 14bar(203psi) max 12bar(173psi) min.

    -Oil feed line for vanos: New.

    -Intake: new gasket.

    -Throttle body: new gaskets.

    -MAF rubber boot: new.

    -MAF: cleaned and good.

    -O2 sensors: good and running.

    -Wiring harness: intact and good connectivity.

    -Crankshaft position sensor: New and oem.

    -Camshaft position sensor: New and oem.

    The things i didnt checked yet:
    -ECU
    -Fuel pump

    Im gonna leave here a link to a video with a cold crank:

    https://drive.google.com/drive/folde...N2?usp=sharing


    If you have any sugestions on which thing i should check next please reply, as i said i ve been fighting this problem for over a year now and i cant find the problem.
    Sorry in advance for my long post i tried to make it simple and as short as possible.

    UPDATE: The problem was CCV, membrane had a tear.
    Last edited by Bogdan66RIP; 11-20-2023 at 06:05 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bogdan66RIP View Post
    I swapped in a B28 but i kept the wiring harness and all the accesories.

    Are you using B20 or B28 ECU?

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    B20 ecu with B28 software (ms41)
    The guy who installed the b28 software told me that its the stock one.

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    "Compression: 14 max 12 min"

    What are the units of this? Are you measuring in bar? It should be around 160-200 psi



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    Sorry for not mentionig that, yes its in Bar.

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    I would just replace the fuel pump because they are not the same model.
    Attn. NEWBIES: Use the search feature, 98% has already been discussed.
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    I did a fuel pump swap but it runs the same

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