We've hit a wall with the car
Still wont stay on unless being rev'ed, otherwise idles really badly then slowly stalls. We replaced the engine as the original had a blown head gasket. The new engine has been dynoed, was fine. Replaced all of the gaskets, most of the sensors and belts as well. Also changed the fuel filter while we were down there.
After research we checked the following as well:
Knock sensors - replaced
camshaft sensor -not throwing code
vacuum lines/seals - didnt find any leaks
idle control valve & sensor - cleaned valve, changed sensor
mass air flow sensor - ran same disconnected
cleaned fuel injectors & pumped out the old gas and put fresh in as it has been sitting 8 months
Frankly we're stumped and almost ready to part it out (hes more than ready
) Have a sneaky suspicion its something small and simple to fix, just cant find it.
Anyone have a suggestion as to a good shop or mechanic in Santa Rosa or Sonoma Co in general? Or maybe Napa Co? somewhere within about 100 miles from Jenner. The family mechanic is not BMW fluent, and no longer just down the road.