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by SP250rich
Tue Aug 04, 2026 3:27 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Reviving 81 528, runs, but no power, Any ideas?
Replies: 4
Views: 97

Re: Reviving 81 528, runs, but no power, Any ideas?

Thanks for the hints, so far.
Have checked the AFM. Flap moves smoothly. Smooth/even driving response, just no power.
Cat. Is there a way to check this? What should the back pressure be? Assuming I can use the O2 sensor port to add a pressure gauge. Or is there a simpler approach?
Rich
by SP250rich
Sat Aug 01, 2026 11:42 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Reviving 81 528, runs, but no power, Any ideas?
Replies: 4
Views: 97

Reviving 81 528, runs, but no power, Any ideas?

Hi folks, I have a 81 528i manual, CA car (Completely stock) that ran great a year ago. It was reclaimed with the help of 2 other 528i donors and G-son's help. Now with next G-son, and here is the problem for you "detectives". It starts, runs and idles smoothly, but not much power. When we drive off ...