Fixed! 85/535i - Intermittent Starting problems.

["Peter" <petsan@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi All!
Thank you to everyone who replied to me.  Your input has been very helpful.
With your tips I got my main problems resolved quickly and easily. As many
of you predicted, it turned out to be that failing fuel pressure regulator
and bad spark plugs.  I replaced those and the car has, so far, been
starting up with out a problem.  I also ended up replacing the fan clutch
after I noticed that it was spinning freely on a hot day.

Things left to do:
- muffler needs replacement - does anyone know of a good OEM or sports
muffler?  I'd like to not pay the $400 or so to get the factory muffler. :)
- the defroster fan does not work.  Or rather it does for about 5 minutes
after I replace the fuse.  It will work only on III and with the A/C on.
Has anyone encountered this type of problem before?

Thank you,
Peter
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