In a message dated 95-12-06 08:35:30 EST, you write:

>My questions are first, has anyone experienced something similar, and if so
>did replacing the idle stabilizer valve fix the problem? Second, does it
>sound
>like the idle stebelizer valve could produce this problem? Bently is not too
>much help (at least in this case) as it doesn't get down to basics and tell
>you how the system works or how to trace down problems.\

Although the idle stabilizer can cause this problem, I would first check the
throttle valve switch located underneath the throttle body.  I had a idle
problem that occured recently in my 87' Syncro.  The problem ended up being a
defective throttle switch which could not be adjusted to get the correct
switching point gap.  The routine for checking and adjusting the switch can
be found in the Bently Manual.

Mike