1983 BMW 320 car wont accellerate

1983 BMW 320
150,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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AUSTIN1986
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i have a 1983 bmw 320i with 150,000 miles, the car starts and idles like always and when in neutral it even revs up just fine. however when put into gear and accelleration is attempted the car begins to bogg down and struggle. i have mostley all new ignition (spark plugs, spark plug wires, distributor cap and rotor, and coil) and i even have a new fuel pump. what could cause such symptoms?
Jul 31, 2008 at 6:57 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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The fuel distributor is possibly the issue here. The part # is 13-51-1-267-133.
Jul 31, 2008 at 9:26 PM
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KARENCAREN
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Yes maybe its the fuel distributor. Let a mechanic check if your engine is getting enough fuel to make it accelerate.
Sep 19, 2008 at 10:06 PM
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