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Old Jun 5, 2005 | 12:23 PM
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Question poor idle when put in gear

rebuilt complete ,fired up ran at3100 rpm ,now I've got it down to approx.2000 on startup , then drops to1000,but put in gear [auto] rpm drops to 500 then stalls out.any advice? thanx .Gil
Old Jun 5, 2005 | 06:30 PM
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Re: poor idle when put in gear

would incorrectly adjusted roller rockers do this?
Old Jun 5, 2005 | 07:41 PM
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Re: poor idle when put in gear

Use a scanner and check your IAC counts, they are probably maxed out. Meaning the IAC Motor is all the way open and can not let in any more air. So when you put it in gear is stalls. Did you get a new throttle body?
Old Jun 5, 2005 | 08:37 PM
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Re: poor idle when put in gear

My car does the same... i dont know what the deal is either
Old Jun 8, 2005 | 08:52 PM
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Thumbs up Re: poor idle when put in gear

Found problem ,took off intake ,purchased off ebay, removed plate from bottom found 5, 3\4 holes not plugged,purchased pipe plugs ,installed them now idles at1000 rpm & smoother,thanks for all advice ,Gil
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