Re: 875KTQ list of problems

[Brett N Augsburger <augsbbn@eng.auburn.edu>]

On Wed, 24 Jan 1996, Ted Blank wrote:

> Hello friends,
> 
> I am losing the battle to stem the deterioration of my much-loved 875KTQ.
> Here are the challanges I am facing right now.
> 
> 1.  High, sometimes pulsing idle.  I've cleaned the idle stablizer with no
> significant effect.  Should I replace this item or look elsewhere (O2 sensor
> maybe)

 Your problem may be a sticky mass air flow sensor plate. Remove 
the air filter housing and check that the sensor plate moves up easily, and 
when released, drops instantly. If it feels sticky at all, clean it. 

> Thanks,
> Ted Blank
>  

Brett Augsburger
'86 5000CSTQ