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Originally Posted by ARCHER
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Originally Posted by ARCHER
I have been noticing an sporadic dip in RPM's when I chop the throttle (traffic lights, etc.) It has only stalled on me once, during a hard throttle chop - brake - right turn. It happens at any temperature, but is more likely to happen in hot weather - A/C has no bearing whatsoever. RPM'S dip and return to normal within a split-second - otherwise, the car runs like a champ.
After much research, I have decided that it is the idle control valve - probably gunked up. My question is... should I just pony up and install a new one or try cleaning it first? Either way, I have to pull it off and re-install. I am inclined to just buy a new one.
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Ugh. My first inclination is to just buy a new one.
In other, non-related news, I think my cam sensor is dying. I went into limp mode the other day. Boy, did that suck. |
This is the time when our cars start needing things. I've come to grips with it and am prepared to take care of the nagging wear items. I like the car far too much to bail on it now. Once I work through this shit, she should be good for another 40-50k - and long gone by then.
The dread cam sensor! What will that set you back? |
Yeah, it's starting to get expensive. I have the precursor to vanos noise as well - kind of a vibration as from the front of the engine as I decelerate or let the revs go down. According to a reliable source, the cam sensor should be about $200 installed. We'll see.
I ordered front konis yesterday, and I look forward to installing those.
Also, my rtabs are completely shot.
I'm really hoping that the vanos unit doesn't need to be replaced. That's damn expensive.