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1985 BMW 535I
350,000 MILES
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DRMOOSE
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3.5 engine manual trans. with fuel pressure on the rail engine wont start. i can disconnect fuel line at the rear of engine releasing pressure car runs fine till it runs out gas in fuel rail. if i try to connect and apply fuel pressure it shuts down. fuel pressure is 2.5 bars replaced the brain . fuel filter, pump i have run out of ideas.
Nov 1, 2011 at 7:07 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Have you checked to make sure the fuel pressure regulator?
Nov 2, 2011 at 1:15 AM
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DRMOOSE
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yes
Nov 2, 2011 at 2:03 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Can I help?
Dec 10, 2011 at 9:30 PM