Thread: Idling issues?
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Old 02-25-2010, 09:11 AM   #2
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Re: Idling issues?

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Originally Posted by 53GMC View Post
I have already changed the throttle/idle regulator out but it continues....
do you mean the Idle Air Control valve?
what you have is at first a high idle and then a hunting idle. both signs of a vacuum leak.
does the cruise control, heater mode selector (floor defrost vent function), 4x4 work correct? chase the hoses using the sticker on the fan shroud as a reference.
you could also have a leak where the plastic upper manifold meets the lower.
without a smoke machine it is gonna be hard to find.
you would need a scan tool to watch the fuel trims in order to do the carb cleaner thing.
if the hoses turn out OK you may consider just going ahead and doing the upper plenum gasket set. it's not too spendy or tough. Fel-Pro MS95816 is about $35-40 list. use ALL the parts included. do not skip the throttle body gasket.
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