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Old March 10th 05, 10:54 PM
Paddington
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> wrote in message
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> This is an SOS to anyone who can shed some light on my hair tearing
> problem on my recently aquired 635csi BM auto. Here is the story..
> bought car which hasnt been in use much over last few months. The
> exhaust backbox was damaged in transit. Battery was flat. I charged the
> battery and started the car up, it ran fine although noisy due to
> backbox needing replacing and it did idle funny at first (hunting
> revs). I drove it up and down my road before parking back on the drive
> (luckily) before it decided to stall. When i tried to start it again it
> wouldnt and it sounded rougher as the engine turned over. Then
> catastrope struck and from the engine bay came an almightly bang (like
> a gun shot sound). After gathering up the nerve to try it again it
> would just turn over but not start. Havent had the guts to touch it
> since but I know that there is no visible damage to the engine from the
> outside, ie no cracks, pistons poking through the block, no oil leaks
> etc. Does anyone have any idea what could have happened? All comments
> welcomed! Dan.


Start at the obvious places, check for fuel and spark. That bang could
have just been a backfire, I don't think it means your engine is destroyed
by any means.


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