revving low

[BlitzBoy]

If the idle problem doesnt happen all the time, then its looks like vacuum pipes to the plenum problem as the pipes when they became warm can open up hidden cracks and vent off air causing erratic idle.

Best to look at the simple stuff first and eliminate it before you start think its something major.

[davefrith]

Originally posted by BlitzBoy
If the idle problem doesnt happen all the time, then its looks like vacuum pipes to the plenum problem as the pipes when they became warm can open up hidden cracks and vent off air causing erratic idle.

Best to look at the simple stuff first and eliminate it before you start think its something major.

Amen to that

[bobster]

Ello muzzy

If you are looking for a specialist up here then forget it. However you could try getting in touch with The Garage.

http://www.the-garage.co.uk/contactus.htm

Speak to Marc if he is around. He is at least sympathetic.

Does the car in question have a boost gauge. If so, does it flutter? Get the revs up to 1000rpm and see how stable the needle is.
Let me know

[muzzyd]

I am on the case this weekend!  Should please the GF no end that I am going to be tinkering about under anothers bonnet!

Cheers bobster, boost gauge doesnt flutter in the car it remains steady.

[bobster]

That is a poor mans compression test. It won\'t actuall tell you anything about the compression only that it hasn\'t lunched a tip.

Is this a recent problem or is it the way the car came?

[davefrith]

mne had a fluttery boost gauge, cos it had chucked a tip

[bobster]

Exactly.

[muzzyd]

Seems to be a recent problem as far as I know, not sure he would have noticed it among all his excitement.