

| Subject: | Re: 2.1 idle adjustment |
| From: | Tim Demarest |
| Date: | Thu, 30 Sep 2004 11:35:49 -0400 |
Vacuum leaks are absolutely the most likely culprit! If the problem still persists after eliminating any and all air leaks, check the idle switch on the throttle assembly. I dunno about the later vans, but on my '85, if the ECU doesn't get the "throttle is closed" signal from this switch, the engine idles high. At 11:09 AM 9/30/2004 -0400, Christopher Brooks wrote: >I have a stock 2.1 watercooled engine that runs well, but consistently >idles at 2000 rpm. What should it idle at and how do I adjust it? I've >recently replaced the coil, distributor cap and rotor, plugs, wires, air >and fuel filters. Is this something I should just leave alone and be >grateful that my van is running at all?(snip) >********************************************* > >IMHO, First and foremost, I would look for some sort of intake vacuum leak. >Grab an old w!ndex bottle, and fill it with some soapy water and spray around >the airbox, manifolds,etc.. and see if you get a drop in the idle. > >Unless you or someone else played with some screws in the engine bay, I would >bet it's an air leak. The air intake boot can crack along the seam on the >back side, so be sure to check there first;) > >C.B.
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