I got a BMW 3 series that start and drive for 5 min and just loose compression and don't want to start again?

1989 BMW 325I
250,000 MILES
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LINZO.1.WP
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Compression problem like it just cut out
Nov 25, 2011 at 6:25 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Are you sure it is a compression issue? Are you sure it isn't a fuel or ignition issue? When it doesn't start, have you checked for spark and fuel to the engine?
Nov 25, 2011 at 6:48 PM
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