have cold start proplem with rough idle hesitation while excelarating.

1985 BMW 318I
196,000 MILES
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JAKRIPPER
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new vacuum hoses no leaks new spark plugs new distributor and rotor. ran sea foam thou it ignition timing is set. runs rich at first.
Oct 28, 2011 at 8:06 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Have the temp sensor checked. It tells the computer how rich or lean to make the fuel mixture based on outside temp and coolant temp.
Nov 4, 2011 at 5:14 AM
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