95Stealth302

I recently put in headers and the EGR tube didnt fit so I crimped it on accident and put it in to make it work. We'll now the car idles at like 2k, I dont think its the EGR valve because i just put in a new one, but I think it is the tube. Is that probably what the problem is? and should I just make a new tube out of copper.</P>


Please help, I havnt been able to get the car running right for like 2 weeks</P>


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mdvaldosta

I dont know what kinda effect that could have on your smog pump, and your smog pump does have vacuum lines running to it, but really Im talkin outta my *** cause I dont know what crimpin the line will do. You can order a new line from Ford or have a new on made (or make yourself). If its runnin like that I would definately do something.</P>

95Stealth302

I ordered the new pipe, then crimped it, and I think that all the vacuum lines are secure on the smog stuff but I'll double check.

Pitviper100

well my car has idel problem too. like it will start fine then the rpms will fluctuate. going from 1/2 rpm to 2 1/2 back to 1/2 and so o so forh till it wamrs up... is this from the egr valve? mines stock egr so im thinking it is

nostang

The EGR valve shouldn't-won't be open when the engine is cold.to see if the egr is causing the problem just pull the vacuum line off and see if it idles better.Usually a rolling idle is the idle air control motor on the throttle body or a sludged up throttle body.try turning up the idle just a little with the screw on the throttle arm.

95Stealth302

Yea, i just put new headers on so I'm thinking that with the increased air flow both in and out, the engine just is running faster, I replaced the EGR as well so I'll do that tomorrow and see.</P>


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95Stealth302

Could there be a vacuum leak as well? and if so, where are the most common places?<IMG src=smileys/smiley5.gif border="0">

95Stealth302

HELP, my car is Idling real fast, and i think its a vacuum leak, how do i fix it</P>


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mdvaldosta

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You need to find the leak first. Use carb cleaner (safer) or wd40 (not as safe) and spray around all vacuum hoses and connections, egr valve, pretty much everywhere after the throttle body. If the idle changes where your spraying, then you found your leak.</P>

gking

i have an '88 GT 5.0 conv. i am not sure al that has been done to the car. it pretty much looks stock (engine wise) with a home made exhaust (don't ask). i am having trouble setting the timing and idle. can someone please HELP!</P>


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