Date:         Mon, 7 Aug 2000 18:48:05 EDT
Reply-To:     kenneth d lewis <kdlewis@juno.com>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         kenneth d lewis <kdlewis@juno.com>
Subject:      Re: Engine idle races in traffic
Comments: To: glmce@hotmail.com

Gary;
        All those are good possibilities. Also check for vacuum leaks.
This subject includes a lot of areas. While the problem is present, pinch
of the crankcase breather hose( making sure the hose is not rotted and
cracked, mine was). If it quits let me know. If not I would then check
the throttle body alignments outlined in the Bentley, very critical. I
would also remove the ISV(idle stabilizer valve) and flush it out with
throttle body cleaner i.e. safe for O2 sensors etc..
        If after all that and still no go then write me back and I will
share one of the "Secrets of the Inner Circle"; How to adjust the ISV!!

Drive Safely & Good Luck
Ken Lewis    <Kernersville,NC>
86 VW crewcab;60 356B Coupe
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On Mon, 7 Aug 2000 11:50:51 EDT Gary McEachern <glmce@hotmail.com>
writes:
>Hello Volks
>The last few times I have been stuck inn traffic in the hot weather in
>my
>"90 Westy, the idle rises to 3000+ rpm. When I start to move again for
>a
>while, the idle drops back down to normal (900-1000 RPM). The temp
>gauge
>doesn't indicate overheating so I assume the problem is related to the
>ambient temperature in the engine compartment. Is this a common
>symptom of a
>known problem? I suspect the idle stabilizer valve, idle stabilizer
>control
>or possibly the T2 sender.
>
>Any suggestions?
>
>Thanks
>
>Gary
>
>Gary McEachern, Reading Ma.
>'90 Westy
>'84GL w/ Super Sunroof
>'87GL Wolfy Weekender
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