fuel filter

1994 BMW 525I
240,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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NEIL MYBURGH
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This morning driving to work car started to stutter, still idling in drive but fail to drive. Vehicle stood for three years. When switching off, waiting for a while, started up and drove very slowly and stopped moving. Every time i switch car off and start again she pulls away to start slowing down to a standstill refusing to drive off. Is it the fuel filter sucking up dirt in the tank?
Feb 16, 2017 at 12:14 AM
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CARADIODOC
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Your description matches exactly what can happen when the in-tank pick-up screen collapses or becomes plugged. The clue is it will pass fuel again after sitting for a few minutes.
Feb 20, 2017 at 6:07 PM
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