1987 BMW 325 cracked oil pan lost oil fixed wont start

1987 BMW 325
142,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BRETSBMW
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hi, i hit rock and broke oil pan, los6t all oil. immediately turned veh. off. ive replaced pan,oil,filter,gasket??? the rig turns over has no warning lights, fires but doesnt want to start! am i missing a safety or reset or something? ive dumped cash into new cap,coil, timing belt, ive kinda checked fuses and relays but im stuck and need some help!! please any ideas or info would gr8tly be appreciated.


thank you,
wont go down dirt road again!!
Mar 8, 2008 at 9:45 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Try switching the two crankshaft sensors and repost
Mar 8, 2008 at 11:02 PM
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