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idle issue fixed *easy*

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Old 10-17-2007, 04:26 PM
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Default idle issue fixed *easy*

my car wouldnt idle and i couldn't figure it out.

i have alot of 'ghetto replaced' vaccum lines so obviously i figured just a vaccum leak so i went over every vac line, no leaks.

however, i did find the thick wire that goes under the intake to the charcoal canister was pretty dry rotted and i could even smell gas but i figured it was just vapors.

anyway, i ended up taking the backing nut off the idle screw on my summit throttle body.

this allows for alot more adjustment and the car is idling healthy @ 800 rpm's

just figured i'd throw this out there to save a few headaches
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Old 10-17-2007, 04:27 PM
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Default RE: idle issue fixed *easy*

oh ya should just add that this wont fix "surging" idle issues.

my car would idle, just barely @ 500 rpm's and usually die when put into gear.

however, it idles smooth.
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Old 10-17-2007, 07:55 PM
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Ive gotta set mine higher. Even at 900 or so it still doesnt idle right and stalls when I put it in gear.
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