[Shotimes] Aggrevating engine problem

[Steve Weinrich]

Spray possible sources of vacuum leaks with throttle body or carb cleaner.
If you hit a leak, the engine will definately let you know as it sucks the
cleaner into the combustion process.

Steve

----- Original Message -----
From: "Thesing, Hunter M." <HMTHESING@stthomas.edu>
To: "Shotimes Posting" <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, February 10, 2003 11:13 AM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Aggrevating engine problem


> I replaced the IAB valve last spring, so I don't think that would be the
> problem.  How would I go about finding a vacuum leak?  Could I use Teflon
or
> electrical tape for a temporary fix?  I've never dealt with vacuum leaks
> before, but it has crossed my mind as a possible culprit.
>
> Hunter
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Paul Nimz" <pnimz@V8SHO.com>
> To: "Shotimes Posting" <shotimes@autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Aggravating engine problem
> Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2003 10:56:19 -0600
>
> On my '97 the rpms would wander and usually would drop so low the engine
> would die.  It was a vacuum leak.
>
> Paul Nimz
> '97 TR SHO
> '93 EG mtx SHO
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Steve Weinrich" <stevwein@swbell.net>
> To: "Shotimes Posting" <shotimes@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, February 10, 2003 10:27 AM
> Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Aggravating engine problem
>
>
> > I'd look at the ISC/IAB valve.
> >
> > Run the KOER diagnostics and see if you get a code for the Idle Speed
> > Control.
> >
> > All of your symptoms can be caused by this part.
> >
> > Also, inspect for a vacuum leak.  The ISC/IAB valve is supposed to be a
> > metered vaccum leak.
> >
> > Steve
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