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Subject:idle stabilizer valve question
From:Marla Stelk
Date:Wed, 2 Apr 2003 14:12:02 -0500

Hi volks,

My van's engine started racing when I turned it on - but I could drive and
when stopped at an intersection in drive, it would idle fine.  It would only
race while in "park."  So I unhooked my idle stabilizer valve and it seems
to be idling fine now while in "park".  Haven't taken it for another ride
yet though.  I tried to see if the ISV was vibrating when hooked up, but
couldn't really feel anything, although my exhaust needs replacing so it
vibrates the whole engine compartment a bit so its hard to tell.  I'm about
to order a new ISV - mine is looking rusty and old - but wanted to see if
anyone out there in VW land had any other ideas of things that might be
wrong to check out first so I don't waste money.  Thanks in advance!

Peace,
Marla
'87 Westy GL Van "Morrison"

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