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Subject:Re: How to disconnect idle stablizer??
From:John Rodgers
Date:Wed, 27 Sep 2000 15:01:14 -0500

If you have an 86 or later van with the 2.1L engine, you can simply disconnect
it right at the idle stabilizer which is mounted right at the top center of the
engine and FI system.

Do that, and it cold starts will be difficult. Won't Idle at all until the
engine warms up.

John Rodgers
88GL Driver

Jenny Loerzel wrote:

> Hey Gang,
> I need to know how difficult it is to disconnect the idle stablizer.  Mine
> is malfunctioning (idling @ 2000 rpms) and I will have to wait until I have
> the $$ to get it fixed.  In the meantime, I would like to do a temporary
> fix.  I have a Bentleys, but I am not too mechanically inclined.  Like
> always, any help would be greatly appreciated.  Jen
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