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245 idles rough after a heat soak, other times OK 200 1993

posted by  Smitty on  Mon Feb 24 11:19 CST 2003
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Possibly a vacuum leak which gets worse when the car is warm?

Check the injector seals - spray carb cleaner (or propane) around each one in turn; when the idle speed changes, you've found the culprit.

Maybe check other vac lines, as well. Is the idle air motor OK?






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New 245 idles rough after a heat soak, other times OK [200][1993]
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