Look for a vacuum leak. A hose could be pulled loose - or rotted. I had the same problem on both of my 88 GL's. Was a vacuum leak on the hose from the oil tower to the AFM. =Had rotted underneath where you couldn't see it. A vacuum line on the throttle body had come loose. John John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com
On 11/17/2011 9:32 PM, Bruce Todd wrote: > As the weather turns colder I seem to have an issue with a high > idle...approx 3000 rpm until the motor warms up after about 7 minutes or > so. When I start the van the idle is around 1000 rpm - however once I > start driving down the block and then put in the clutch or put the van in > neutral say for stopping at a light, the motor will rev at the 3000 rpm > mark. I can kick it down but that only lasts until I begin driving again. > The motor is 1986 digifant. I have a relatively short commute to work and > by the time I get there the van is idling at its regular mark. > > Thanks > > Bruce > > 86 Syncro Westfalia > > |
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