bmw over revving problem

1997 BMW 316
110,500 MILES
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RT7770
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my bmw 316 compact starts over revving when warm, and also does not start straight away when engine is warm. any ideas?
Jan 20, 2011 at 11:38 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Yes! The crankcase vent valve and the attached vapor hoses are usually the source for this complaint. Realoem.com has a nifty exploded view, go to the site and put in this part number 11157501567 to bring up the part, the exploded view and the prices.
Jan 20, 2011 at 2:55 PM
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