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pig farmer
rice boy
Joined: 14 Apr 2003
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 Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2003 11:22 am Post subject: Got an after start problem |
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Hi all,
When I start my RB it idles really high. Though when I pump the throttle it returns to a normal idle.
What could this be??? I don't know much about cars so help would be welcome. My dad is a mechanical engineer but he's too busy with my brothers car. He also won't let me do anything to the engine so it looks like I'll have to be content with a sports exhaust.
I got my RB the other day for $850. It was so cheap because it has 295K kms on it. Theres little rust and the seats are shot, but thats nothing racing seat covers can't fix.
Luke |
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HighTeK
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Joined: 04 Jul 2002
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| Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2003 11:39 am Post subject: Re: Got an after start problem |
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I don't know much about the RB's but it sounds like your auto choke is getting stuck on, and its set to high.
How high does it rev?? does it have a taco.
My mums pulsar does somthing simular. its done 200K
and revs about 1.5 - 2K when u start it. - thats high for me.
My gem idles @ 800. - TG 1983, yours should be the same.
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pig farmer
rice boy
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| Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2003 9:52 pm Post subject: Re: Got an after start problem |
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Unfortunately seeing I have the SL/X I don't have a taco. But by hearing the sound of the engine it is revving around 2.5K. As soon as I pump the pedal it goes away.
My gem is nearly roadworthy but I hope I don't get any nasty surprises when it gets checked out. I know for a fact the CV joint at the front is stuffed so I hope nothing else is wrong or the repair will be more than I bought the car for.
Autobarn is so expensive. I'm going to go to supercheap auto from now on. |
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HighTeK
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| Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2003 2:58 pm Post subject: Re: Got an after start problem |
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My SL/X TG has a Taco.
and It does not have full lenth trims 
My choice of course |
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ByteMe22
backyard mechanic
Joined: 28 Dec 2001
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| Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2003 5:23 pm Post subject: Re: Got an after start problem |
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| does it have lettuce,tomato & sour cream.....mmmmm Taco's!!! |
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pig farmer
rice boy
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| Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2003 5:51 pm Post subject: Re: Got an after start problem |
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| So thats what that off smelling thing I found under the seat! |
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1st gem
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Joined: 12 Apr 2003
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| Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2003 11:00 pm Post subject: Re: Got an after start problem |
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| cv joints only $160-$180 to get reconditioned also eseay to remove and instal.depending how bad cv joint is you may also need wheel bearings as well |
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