I did try brake fluid, but since it doesn't start in the first place it's hard to hear changes in the idle :-) I'm going to start with all grounds and connections. Still shooting in the dark...

On Apr 9, 2012, at 6:39 PM, "Chris S." <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> 6000 miles only? Whoa, maybe it's time for an Italian tune up?
> 
>  You can check for unmetered air with starting fluid. Spray it on various intake/vacuum junctions between throttle body and intake and listen for a change in idle. Just be careful and don't explode. 
> 
> Chris.
> 
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> Dnia Apr 9, 2012 o godz. 18:32 Pat <psdooley@VERIZON.NET> napisał(a):
> 
>> For air leaks- most professionals use a smoke machine.
>> This device pumps smokey air into the intake with the engine off.
>> The smoke will come out of any leaky area.
>> Since you probably don't have a smoke machine, I saw a video on youtube of a
>> mechanic using a cigar for smoke.  Just remove a vacuum line and blow it in
>> the intake tract.
>> I can't vouch for the effectiveness of this approach but it might be
>> interesting to try.
>> If your problem is a leak, hopefully you'll find it before turning green:)
>> 
>> 
>> For example, how would I verify "unmetered air"? I'd assume a vacuum gauge
>> or tester of some sort? But I've never done it.
>> 
>> On Apr 9, 2012, at 6:18 AM, "Chris S." <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> I world look at regular maintenance items first like rotor cap and button,
>> spark plugs and maybe wires. After two years of great running it is time to
>> replace at least the first two items I listed.
>> 
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