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BMW M20B25 Troubleshooting
| Engine doesn't start or difficult to start |
No fuel in fuel tank - Fill fuel up.
Low-quality gasoline - Change fuel.
Air trapped in fuel system - Bleed air.
Defective wiring connection of spark plug - Inspect the spark plug wire connection, replace or repair.
Faulty spark plug - Change spark plug.
Defective ignition - Check ignition and replace faulty components.
Dirty fuel filter - Fuel filter needs changing.
Dirty fuel lines - Fuel lines need to be cleaned.
Clogged or defective fuel pump - Check fuel pump and replace if necessary.
Dirty or defective fuel injectors - Clean or replace fuel injectors.
Engine has bad compression - Check cylinder block and change wear parts.
| Engine runs intermittently |
Ignition system malfunction - Check ignition and replace faulty components.
Air filter element is plugged - Change or service air filter.
Damaged spark plug - Change spark plug as required.
Fuel pump is defective or dirty - Inspect fuel pump and change as required.
Incorrect valve clearance - Adjust valve clearance according to specifications.
Ignition timing is incorrect - Set the ignition timing properly.
Improperly adjusted low idle speed - Correct idle settings.
| Engine starts and then shuts off |
Spark plug is damaged - Change spark plug as required.
Clogged or defective fuel injectors - Check fuel injectors and change if required.
Ignition coil is not working - Change ignition coil as required.
Broken or loose valve springs - Change valve springs.
Valves sticking - Valves need to be cleaned.
| Engine overheating |
Engine oil insufficient - Add oil to the engine crankcase.
Engine overloaded - Load reducing required.
Dirty fuel injectors - Service or change fuel injectors.
Bad ignition timing - Ignition timing needs to be adjusted correctly.
Valve setting is wrong - Valves needs to be adjusted properly.
Clogged radiator fins or damaged radiator cap - Replace cap or clean radiator.
Engine has a lack of coolant - The cooling system needs to be refilled and checked for faults.
Thermostat failure - Change thermostat.
Water pump malfunction - Change water pump as required.
| Engine noises or knocks |
Stale gasoline - Change fuel.
Engine is under excessive load - Reduce engine load.
Engine oil level is low - Fill the crankcase with engine oil.
Incorrectly adjusted low idle speed - Correct idle adjustment.
Fuel pump is dirty or defective - Service or change fuel pump.
Main bearings or crankshaft failure - Repair or replace defective parts.
Excessive valve clearance - Adjust valve clearance.
Damaged cylinder bore or piston rings - Change faulty components.
| Engine lacks power |
Clogged or defective fuel injectors - Test fuel injectors and replace if necessary.
Plugged air filter - Change or service air filter.
Fuel pump is defective or dirty - Inspect fuel pump and change as required.
Ignition system problems - Check ignition and replace faulty components.
Cylinder head gasket is blown - Replace the head gasket.
Stuck or burned valves - Clean or change valves.
Faulty cylinder block components - Change defective components.
Oil filter element is plugged - Change or clean oil filter.
| Excessive fuel consumption |
Air filter element is plugged - Replace or service air filter.
Fuel injectors are dirty or defective - Clean or replace fuel injectors.
Spark plug is defective or loose - Change or re-tighten spark plug.
Bad ignition timing - Set the ignition timing correctly.
Valves are stuck, burned, or worn - Change or clean valves.
Rings, sleeve, or piston are damaged - Replace defective components.
Valve clearance is improper - Adjust valve clearance.
Bad engine compression - Inspect cylinder block and replace worn components.
| Engine oil consumption is too high |
Seals or gaskets are wearing excessively - Defective components must be replaced.
Valve guides and stems are worn - Valves must be replaced.
Stuck or defective piston rings - Piston rings replacement required.
Worn cylinder liner or piston - Inspect piston and liner, fit new components as necessary.
| Engine backfires |
Fuel injectors are clogged - Inspect fuel injectors and service as required.
Clogged fuel lines - Fuel lines must be clean.
Wrong ignition timing - Adjust ignition timing correctly.
Incorrect valve setting - Valves needs to be adjusted properly.
Air filter element is clogged - Clean or change air filter.
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