88 5KTQ this week my idle speed has gone up

[Huw Powell]

syljay wrote:
> Sticking Throttle plates will cause idle issues. BTDT.

Oh yes, good point.  The secondary stuck open on my coupe once, and I 
had this weird "no power" 3k rpm idle.  Even a single butterfly TB can 
stick, too, of course.

> Its a very close and precise fit between the throttle plates and the 
> throttle body. Over time, the throttle body gets gummed up with gunk 
> and the plates dont close all the way. It doesnt take much gunk to 
> hang up the plates.
> 
> When was the last time you had the throttle body cleaned out? Most 
> likely never.
> Its easy enough to remove the throttle body and give it a good 
> cleaning - 4 Allen head bolts. Replace the gasket.
> While you have it apart, test the idle and WOT swithches for proper 
> operation.

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Huw Powell

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