I've noticed a rash of cold start problems on wasserboxers lately on this
list. My 87 has had the same problem for a while. So I replaced the temp
sensor near the thermostat...replaced the thermostat....unplugged the oxy
sensor (no change).....plugged back the oxy sensor (no change)....

So last week when the wisdom of the list said "replace the idle stabilizer
valve" I decided to try that. I "borrowed" the stabilizer from my wife's 90
cabriolet. Put it in the 87 (I put the 87's old stabilizer in her
cabriolet. Her cabriolet runs fine...the 87 still has the problem with bad
idle when the engine is cold.

Obviously the 87 is running rich at cold start...I can see the black
smoke...I can smell the excess hydrocarbons....and the engine runs rough
off idle until the plugs burn clean...

So what do I do next????   AAAARRRRRGGGGG!!!

TIA

Ric
87 Westy "Last Flight Out"