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Well, I tried some of the suggestions...
Posted by Scott [Email] (more from Scott) on Sun, 5 May 2002 12:23:13
In Reply to: 88 SPG - bad idle and no go in the rain..., Scott, Fri, 3 May 2002 10:55:56
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Replaced plugs and wires.
Plugs were gapped to about 0.050" and covered with some brown, oily goo (which was also in the wells on the head where the spark plugs go. Replaced with NGK BCP7ES and Bougicord wires.
Noticeable change: none.
Cleaned AIC as suggested above.
It was fairly dirty, but not too bad. Throttle body cleaner, followed by WD40. Found a split in the hose (driver's side - outlet, I think). Patched with duct tape until I can swipe the hose from the parts car. Does not reduce air sucking sound around AIC which I can't seem to locate. Replaced both air hose clamps for good measure.
Noticeable change: SEEMS to run a little better, but I can't say for sure.
One good thing is that it ran fine in the rain yesterday for about 3 miles. No idea if it's fixed or a fluke, so I'll keep my fingers crossed.
I'll be switching the AIC early this week (might buy a DVM and try to actually test the d**n thing) and if that doesn't help, I'll check some more vac lines, etc. and then, I guess, beg for more help.
Thanks again, everyone.
Scott
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Posts in this Thread:
- 88 SPG - bad idle and no go in the rain..., Scott, Fri, 3 May 2002 10:55:56
- Well, I tried some of the suggestions..., Scott, Sun, 5 May 2002 12:23:13 <-- Viewing This Message
- If your car is eventually able to idle @ 850 rpm..., gorper, Fri, 3 May 2002 13:30:42
- Try Swapping In the Known Good AIC From Parts Car, KevinD, Fri, 3 May 2002 12:28:55
- spark plug wires, JimBlake
, Fri, 3 May 2002 11:59:27 - Try taking off AIC and spraying carb cleaner in it. n/m, Micah in NC, Fri, 3 May 2002 11:14:31
- bad spark plug wires will do the rain no go., JohnB, Fri, 3 May 2002 11:10:48
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