Re: e28 poltergiest...

[rusmaster <rusmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Rob,    This is very common.  As you say, the fuel gets low and losses pressure as the
pick up losses fuel.  One thing to check that can make this worse is the transfer
pump.  There are two pumps for fuel, the x-fer, and main pump.  the x-fer is in the
fuel tank and is notorious for going out.  check that ASAP.  The main pump will still
work, but pressure is down a bit and the pick up in the fuel tank insn't as good.

Take Care,
Russ


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> Date: Sat, 30 Jan 1999 08:48:59 EST
> From: Doinitin3D@domain.elided
> Subject: e28 poltergiest...
>
> Hola from Ohio, remaining digesters!
>    Here's my current predicament:  Upon getting the e28/535i out of
> hibernation two days ago (couln't help it - the snow is gone...) I have
> experienced a high rpm "tick."  At around 5000rpm, I get an intermittent power
> loss (like the rev limiter is kicking in.)  It continues through a quick shift
> into 2nd, then quickly goes away.  I am not exctly sure yet, but it seems to
> happen when the tank is nearly empty (less than 30 miles, according to the
> range function on the OBC.)  Is fuel simply sloshing away from the sending
> unit in the tank, starving the engine in times of increased inertia?
> Hopefully, you guys can help solve this one!  Thanks again.
>
> RobW
>

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