Pat; I would take care of the operating temperature problem first. The needle needs to be over the LED. The high idle speed may be correct since the ECU thinks the engine is cold. The most likely suspect is the thermostat. ken lewis 86 crewcab 60 356 http:\\neksiwel.20m.com\
On Fri, 1 Nov 2002 08:47:50 -0800 Pat Callaghan <patcal@CYBCON.COM> writes: > Hi all, > > On my 87 Westy, the idle speed seems to be too high. This has > started since it has gotten colder here in Portland. The idle speed > is anywhere from 1200-2000 RPM most of the time. The temp gauge > only goes to the top of the white section. .......... >
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