The complete automotive resource for buyers, sellers, and owners like you.
Car, Truck and SUV Forums at Roadfly
+ Bentley Forums
+ BMW Forums
+ Cadillac Forums
+ Chevrolet Forums
+ Ferrari Forums
+ Jaguar Forums
+ Lamborghini Forums
+ Lotus Forums
+ Mercedes-Benz Forums
+ Maserati Forums
+ MINI Forums
+ Porsche Forums
+ General Discussion
+ Marketplace Forums
Re: Repairs, Repairs, Repairs $$$$$$ (archive)
[ Follow Ups ] [ E30 M3 Message Board ] [ Msg. Board FAQ ]
Posted by C///MR on September 23, 2001 at 10:11:20:

In Reply to: Repairs, Repairs, Repairs $$$$$$ posted by Gerald Williams on September 23, 2001 at 03:34:37:

Have you checked your base idle setting? There is a set screw between the throttle bodies. It is inset, you can see it standing on the right side of the car. Try turning it counter clockwise a half turn at a time. This will increase your idle. Have you checked your intake gaskets with the carb cleaner spray as suggested eariler. Maybe they are not the problem. Check the air intake boot for crackes etc. Also replace the timing chain tensioner if your dad hasn't done this yet.
HTH, Chris


okay, im taking my car to a shop up in palo alto. I am having my intake manifold gaskets fixed( hopefully to cure my rough idle once the enginge heats up) Is there anything else that i should have looked into that any of you guys have had done to your cars? Please give me your info? Also a few weeks ago i had all new spark plugs, wires, belts, and hoses put on, so that area is ok.
Thanks,
Gerald Williams
1990 M3




Follow Ups:


[ Follow Ups ] [ E30 M3 Message Board ] [ Msg. Board FAQ ]
Questions, comments, or problems, please visit the Roadfly help desk.
Roadfly.com Logo © 1997 - 2008 Jump Internet Inc. All rights reserved.