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Old 03-07-2002, 06:16 AM   #1
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high idle on 1982 323

recently purchased an 82 model 323.
my problem is that the engine idles at about 2500rpm,i`ve tried the
adjustment screw on the throttle body,it won`t screw down any further !
can anyone point me in the right direction ?
thanx
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Old 11-18-2004, 11:03 AM   #2
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Re: high idle on 1982 323

I would hazard to guess its the warm up air regulator and/or vacuum leaks.

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Old 11-22-2004, 08:44 AM   #3
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Lightbulb Re: Re: warm air regulator?

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I would hazard to guess its the warm up air regulator and/or vacuum leaks.

todd
Could this warm up air regulator be the same fellow that screams like hell when decelerating from above fifty or sixty in my 1986 325? I get quite a lot of performance to even consider vacuum leaks.
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