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Subject:Re: '91 high idle when warm.
From:John Lauterbach
Date:Wed, 23 Jun 1999 21:47:50 -0400

Dave, when you find solution to the problem, please let us know.  My '84
does same thing.

John
----- Original Message -----
From: David Greenland <Oldtarga@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 1999 1:06 PM
Subject: '91 high idle when warm.

> Hi All,
>
> normally I'd not post a message like this, but my van is sooo new, the
> Bentley's still in the  mail...
>
> my problem is a high idle (about 1800 rpm) when the engine get's warm.
>
> It has new plugs, rotor and cap, and the adjustment screw is already
> screwed all the way in on the throttle body.
>
> I cleaned and made sure the idle adjuster/control valve was freely able
> to move.... and that's about all I know to do at the moment.
>
> Is there any other simple adjustment I can try while I'm waiting for the
> Bentley ? (timing?)
>
> Thanks..
> Dave Greenland
> '91 westy
> Napa, CA.