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Subject:Re: random high idle
From:Mike Miller
Date:Fri, 4 Oct 2002 13:18:30 -0700

Clean the grounds.  All of them.  This advice pertains to every van problem,
including flat tires.

Mike

On 10/4/02 10:21 AM, "Myles Cochran" <myles@VIRTUALMYLES.COM> wrote:

> hey gang-
>
> my '86 Vanagon will randomly increase it's idle speed from time to time. it
> likes to rest itself right around the 2500rpm mark and will stay there for
> days and days, when suddenly, without notice, it will go back to around
> 850-1000 rpms without my doing anything.
>
> I've changed the air cleaner on it thinking that it may have been something
> to do with that, but I really don't know where I should start checking and
> would love some advise.
>
> anyone else out there have a clue?
>
> thanks in advance,
>
> Myles
> Vashon Island, WA
> '86 weekender
>