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Old Mar 9, 2008 | 10:59 PM
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Idle Problems

Hello, i have a 91 LO3 Auto and i have idle problems.

it stays at around 600 rpm, then i hear a *click* then the rpms jump a few hundred thengoes back to normal. *click* jumps up a few hundred then back to normal. *click* jumps up a few hundred then back to normal.


is it a vaccum leak? what could it be? i need to smog this thing soon and im sure it would help to stop that *click*


thanks!
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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 06:15 AM
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Car: 1991 transam
Engine: 305 30 over long tubes into 3" y
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 4:10
Re: Idle Problems

do you have it set on defrost? ifso its the air compressor clicking on and off put it on vent and see if the clicking stops,later jimmy
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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 07:56 AM
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Car: 88 GTA "Cocaine"
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Re: Idle Problems

idle air control valve
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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 02:45 PM
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Re: Idle Problems

thanks guys
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