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    Question Lumpy idle

    Hello everyone, I took my svo from storage started right up but now it am going to refer to as it gallops at idle from time to time. any ideas what the problem may be?
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    Know one has had this problem The RPMs goes 1100 to 800 after it warms up . and not all the time runs fine running down the road.
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    Cleaning the IAC and TB usually takes care of it. Double check your TPS adjustment also.

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    OK thank you very much I will get to it on the week end
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    While you are at it I would clean the intake track. If the IAC is sticking it is usually a sign that oil is in the intake track. Clean the vam and intercooler while you are in there.

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    Yes I think I need to give it spring check up thanks for the heads up.
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