do these cars ever idle correctly? - Page 12 - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

XxStealthxX · 02-19-2008, 10:19 PM

I had this problem with my car too, all you need to get is a new idle air control valve, takes 10 min to install but its about 400 to 450 bucks...

Highboosted · 02-20-2008, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XxStealthxX

I had this problem with my car too, all you need to get is a new idle air control valve, takes 10 min to install but its about 400 to 450 bucks...

You can get new ones on ebay for like 120-150 bucks.

SkortchGT · 02-20-2008, 11:55 AM

I'm not reading this whole thread, but my car idles like a dream.

The fix? A brand new throttle body straight from the dealer. It's $550.00, but is complete and comes with a new IAC, TPS, FIAV, Dashpot, the works.

91rtstealth · 02-21-2008, 10:48 AM

good point...it is the easiest fix....costs a lot, but putting a new throttle body on is easy as hell..

Hammer · 02-21-2008, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Highboosted

You can get new ones on ebay for like 120-150 bucks.

Or :

Replace your vehicle's dead/dying ISC with a
GENUINE MITSUBISHI
BRAND NEW ISC

$131.75 each
at http://www.dsmisc.com/dsmweb-dw/index.html

WhiteR/T · 03-10-2008, 04:26 PM

VICTORY!!!

Well, its been a long battle, but it is over. I have won. I just completed the 60k service, and it runs like a top. Idle is perfect, no chugging in gear. I found the problem:

When I took the timing belt off, I marked where the cam gears were compared to the head. Go to put it back together, and the rear head ones were fine. Turns out the front cams were off a couple of teeth. I'm pretty sure it didnt jump it, the belt was too tight when I took it off. The moron kid that had it before me probably just put on a belt, and messed up the timing. Thank goodness he didnt wreck anything.

So, if you are having idle/chugging problems, and have checked the easy things, CHECK YOUR TIMING!!!!

3Sfever · 03-10-2008, 05:56 PM

Great news!!! I bet that is one heck of a relief.

.

wraith · 03-10-2008, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkortchGT

I'm not reading this whole thread, but my car idles like a dream.

The fix? A brand new throttle body straight from the dealer. It's $550.00, but is complete and comes with a new IAC, TPS, FIAV, Dashpot, the works.

I am with you. Its a waste of time trying to rejuvenate an old unit to make it run like new again. I had 117k miles and just got a new one which made the car run like new again.

Sam

Hammer · 03-10-2008, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiteR/T

VICTORY!!!

Well, its been a long battle, but it is over. I have won. I just completed the 60k service, and it runs like a top. Idle is perfect, no chugging in gear. I found the problem:

When I took the timing belt off, I marked where the cam gears were compared to the head. Go to put it back together, and the rear head ones were fine. Turns out the front cams were off a couple of teeth. I'm pretty sure it didnt jump it, the belt was too tight when I took it off. The moron kid that had it before me probably just put on a belt, and messed up the timing. Thank goodness he didnt wreck anything.

So, if you are having idle/chugging problems, and have checked the easy things, CHECK YOUR TIMING!!!!

You must have had problems with the engine beyond just idle speed then.
Your thread title is a bit misleading.

WhiteR/T · 03-11-2008, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hammer

You must have had problems with the engine beyond just idle speed then.
Your thread title is a bit misleading.

Yes, it was missing some.

It is not my thread.

02-19-2008, 10:19 PM	#111 (permalink)
XxStealthxX New User - Please be kind Join Date: Feb 2008 Drives: Dodge Stealth R/T Trader Rating: (0)	Re: do these cars ever idle correctly? I had this problem with my car too, all you need to get is a new idle air control valve, takes 10 min to install but its about 400 to 450 bucks...

02-20-2008, 11:55 AM	#113 (permalink)
SkortchGT Warning: I'm an asshole Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Drives: 1992 3000GT VR4 Trader Rating: (10)	Re: do these cars ever idle correctly? I'm not reading this whole thread, but my car idles like a dream. The fix? A brand new throttle body straight from the dealer. It's $550.00, but is complete and comes with a new IAC, TPS, FIAV, Dashpot, the works. __________________ 1992 3000GT VR4 --Completely rebuilt 5/06-4/07. Everything new. For a list see: http://www.3si.org/forum/showthread.php?t=372579 --First time on dyno: 364AWHP@16psi with a 10.3AFR (now tuned at 11.4-11.6 with timing control, time for another dyno run soon) --Mods: DR Stage I heads, 3rd gen lifters, TD04L 13Gs, DSM SMICs, PTE 550s, Apexi SAFC, Apexi SITC, Walbro FP, IPO hotwire, Robbeck adapter & AEM FPR, 3SX underhood fuel gauge, 3SX fuel rail loop, DN Y-pipe, HKS SSQ BOV, K&N FIPK, Greddy Profec Spec S, AEM WB02, Autometer C2 boost, egt, oil press & water temp gauges, MSD wires, NGK BCP7ES's, TEIN FLEX coilovers, Maximal performance control arms, solid engine mounts & powdercoating, RPS Streetmax Clutch, RPS Flywheel, NBT Tranny (cryotreated OS, shift forks & rails), updated speedo gear, solid shifter bushings, full 2nd gen brake conversion, 3SX SS brake & clutch lines, Carbotech Panther+ pads in the front & Bob Cats in the rear, 3SX clutch vac delete, EGR delete, vac reduction, Ebay DP, gutted pre cats, Bronze FN01RCs 5Zigen 18x8.5 + 30 offset, Pirelli P-Zeros, engine dress up kit, Bigtyla ground wire kit. --Daily Driver: 98 Malibu, 4cyl, auto

02-21-2008, 10:48 AM	#114 (permalink)
91rtstealth Dru Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lehighton, PA Drives: 91 Stealth R/t Stock Trader Rating: (0)	Re: do these cars ever idle correctly? good point...it is the easiest fix....costs a lot, but putting a new throttle body on is easy as hell..

03-10-2008, 04:26 PM	#116 (permalink)
WhiteR/T One too many projects... Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Richmond, WI Drives: Stock 92 Stealth R/T Trader Rating: (2)	Re: do these cars ever idle correctly? VICTORY!!! Well, its been a long battle, but it is over. I have won. I just completed the 60k service, and it runs like a top. Idle is perfect, no chugging in gear. I found the problem: When I took the timing belt off, I marked where the cam gears were compared to the head. Go to put it back together, and the rear head ones were fine. Turns out the front cams were off a couple of teeth. I'm pretty sure it didnt jump it, the belt was too tight when I took it off. The moron kid that had it before me probably just put on a belt, and messed up the timing. Thank goodness he didnt wreck anything. So, if you are having idle/chugging problems, and have checked the easy things, CHECK YOUR TIMING!!!! __________________ '92 Pearl White R/T Driver, pretty much stock. 1967 Dodge D200 5.7 HEMI 1971 Dodge Challenger 383/727

03-10-2008, 05:56 PM	#117 (permalink)
3Sfever Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Virginia Drives: '91 Stealth TT Trader Rating: (5)	Re: do these cars ever idle correctly? Great news!!! I bet that is one heck of a relief. . __________________ -Ron '91 Stealth TT purchased Aug 2004

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