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what year is your car? (archive)
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Posted by Allen on May 08, 2000 at 09:06:34:

In Reply to: wavering idle? posted by Brian on May 07, 2000 at 19:02:10:

I have same problem, and mine is a '75. I'm assuming it's a vacuum leak/problem somewhere. '75-76 (and maybe '74?) cars have the vacuum retard distributer, and I'm thinking my problem my be with that in the emissions control equipment. I have a new dist to put in (vac advance only) and will bypass the emissions equipment. I'm going to try to cap off the vac retard first and see if that makes any changes. I'll try to post the results.

: hey guys... the idle in my 2002 has been rough and wavering for a little while now. I
: am still unsure of what the cause is. While at idle, the car and motor shake a bunch
: and the idle will die down a little then jump up to like 1200 rpms then back down to
: 700 or so. I do not see any vacuum leaks. Any help or suggestions?
: thank you

: Brian



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