Hi, Im new to the Forum, this is my second post :seeya:
I recently bought an 86E TPI and its got an interesting set of issues, especially with idle. Id like some opinions and input to start planning a repair route please. Its got a freshly rebuilt motor and trans, AIR pump delete, EGR is connected directly to the plenum(that right?), some hoses are plugged with blots and screws(dislike), its less than perfect I want to fix and restore it, versus watch it rot away.
On start up, the idle drops to 400/500RPM then goes up to 1200RPM, then the idle lowers to and alternates between 600 and 900 RPM. It never stays constant. Its stalling under a minute after start up, and it will stall once the idle drops if I rev it while its in P. Also stalls sometimes when shifting into gear(from R to D). I tried changing out the fuel pump with a new one, but then it would not start. I changed the plugs and wires but to no avail. Any help would be appreciated! This car has potential and Im more a body man than I mechanic, but I love wrenching and getting dirty so Im not afraid to get into it! Want this C4 to actually look and run smoothly like I believe a Vette should :thumbsup3:
I recently bought an 86E TPI and its got an interesting set of issues, especially with idle. Id like some opinions and input to start planning a repair route please. Its got a freshly rebuilt motor and trans, AIR pump delete, EGR is connected directly to the plenum(that right?), some hoses are plugged with blots and screws(dislike), its less than perfect I want to fix and restore it, versus watch it rot away.
On start up, the idle drops to 400/500RPM then goes up to 1200RPM, then the idle lowers to and alternates between 600 and 900 RPM. It never stays constant. Its stalling under a minute after start up, and it will stall once the idle drops if I rev it while its in P. Also stalls sometimes when shifting into gear(from R to D). I tried changing out the fuel pump with a new one, but then it would not start. I changed the plugs and wires but to no avail. Any help would be appreciated! This car has potential and Im more a body man than I mechanic, but I love wrenching and getting dirty so Im not afraid to get into it! Want this C4 to actually look and run smoothly like I believe a Vette should :thumbsup3: