Sucking to much air

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Apr 28, 2009 | 04:11 PM

1990Phoenix

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Sucking to much air

unfortunatly i only have a little 3.1L V6...lol.... but as soon as i get the money thats gone... nyways.... im haveing a problem keeping it running because the throttle body is sucking WAY to much air.... it will only consistantly run wen someone puts their hand over the mouth n regulates the air it sucks in that way....soooo.... if nyone has an idea wats goin on...id greatly appreciate it... thank you

Apr 28, 2009 | 06:38 PM

Rolling Thunder

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From: CT

Car: 86 T/A, 83 Z/28

Engine: 5.0 TPI, 350 2 X 4 bbl

Transmission: 4 speed auto, 5 speed manual

Axle/Gears: 3.23 posi, 3.73 std

Re: Sucking to much air

Check out the IAC valve. Its workes like a controlled vacuum leak past the butterfly to keep the car running at idle and if it were to fail could cause what your describing.