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Offline SpearMintTom

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MK1 Idling Problem
« on: 05 May 2007, 20:59 »
My MK1 has recently been tuned had a new exhaust system fitted (SuperSprint), it drives SO much better its like a completely different car.. except it starts idling at a perfect 1000rpm everytime - then shoots up to about 1900-2000rpm whilst idling and I sound ridiculous - if driving about town she quickly gets VERY hot..

Can someone tell me where the idle screw is - I suspect I may have a vacuum leak as well :(
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Offline fitzy35

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Re: MK1 Idling Problem
« Reply #1 on: 05 May 2007, 21:06 »
Idle screw is normally on or near to the throttle body.
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Offline SpearMintTom

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Re: MK1 Idling Problem
« Reply #2 on: 05 May 2007, 21:07 »
Thanks, do i screw it in or out to decrease / increase?

thnx
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Offline fitzy35

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Re: MK1 Idling Problem
« Reply #3 on: 05 May 2007, 21:12 »
In to decrease, out to increase, you'll know when you screw it down coz it will sound like it wants to stall. good luck.
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Offline SpearMintTom

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Re: MK1 Idling Problem
« Reply #4 on: 05 May 2007, 21:45 »
Just gone had alook - think I know where it is.. but can't get to it as my strut brace is in the way : / *effort*
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