Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2003 16:18:59 -0000 From: "Mike P" <stickitnopsamranus.com> Subject: Re: 1987 16V Turbo idling problem
"Grunff" <grunffnopsam.com> wrote in message news:1068394534.27282.0nopsama.uk.clara.net... > Mike P wrote: > > > I cleaned the throttle body out today using carb cleaner and an old > > toothbrush. > > Now the car doesn't want to idle below 1300rpm. All the hoses and pipes I > > took off > > to clean it have been put back properly and are tight. I've checked the > > other clamps too > > by loosening them off and tightening them again. Car runs superbly > > otherwise. > > > > Any ideas? > > Did you set the idle after cleaning the TB? What often happens > is a car starts idling poorly because of a crudded up TB, so > someone adjusts the idle to compensate. You come along and clean > the TB, car idles too fast. > > -- > Grunff thanks for the reply Grunff. No, I didn't reset the idle. Not sure how to and the Haynes book of lies I have isn't very clear on how to do so. Can you help? Cheers Mike
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