The '85GL  1.9L I used to have did this. I replaced the idle stabilizer valve
and that took care of the problem.

John Rodgers
"88GL Driver

John Schaper wrote:

> I am experiencing a peculiar intermittent problem with my idle on my 85
> 1.9L.  It starts fine and runs OK but the idle, even when fully warm, idles
> at around 2000-2200 rpms.  When stopped at a long light, the rpm does return
> to normal 800 rpm sometimes, sometimes not.  Any idea what causes this?  My
> concern is that while it is not overly troublesome now, it could leave me
> stranded somewhere.