Hard Starting

I have a 1988 BMW 325ic. When I first start it in the morning it takes
about 6-8 seconds of cranking before the engine turns over and starts. If I
shut it down an restart it in a few minutes it works fine. If I leave it
off for an hour or so it takes 6-8 seconds of cranking before it starts
again. Where should I look to fix this problem?

Loss of rest pressure due to a bad checkvalve is common and is located
near the fuel pump.

Mr. 6 2 U wrote:
> Loss of rest pressure due to a bad checkvalve is common and is located
> near the fuel pump.
>

Or a bad cold start injector or temp sensor.

I had this exact problem on my 87 325i, its was a leaky injector causing 2
problems
it would slowly flood the engine, also, when cranking you will have to build
the
fuel pressure right up again. I replaced the injectors and the problem went
away instantly.
Could also be old/cracked rubber fuel lines. replace them if they look bad.
Just get some
8mm hose rated to atleast 3 bar and its any easy fix.

"Jim Gordon" > wrote in message
1...
>I have a 1988 BMW 325ic. When I first start it in the morning it takes
> about 6-8 seconds of cranking before the engine turns over and starts. If
> I
> shut it down an restart it in a few minutes it works fine. If I leave it
> off for an hour or so it takes 6-8 seconds of cranking before it starts
> again. Where should I look to fix this problem?