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Help Me Please! Lookon' 4 A Lil Help

Old Jul 10, 2003 | 11:32 PM
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OK i have a 88 T2 with 124,000 mi and it sat for about 3 yrs until about 3 mo ago. when i aquired it.. It runs now but has some problems. i cant get it to idle right, especially when its hot. I gave it a tune-up and cleaned the BAC but that didnt help.. Has good Comp Can anyone help me???? The turbo runs good, but there is a small exhaust leak after the turbo. Any ideas about cause?????
Old Jul 10, 2003 | 11:46 PM
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Could be as simple as an exhaust gasket on the leak, you'll have to take a closer look. You need to take a look at the TPS, I believe there is a topic about it in the FAQ's. You need to either clean it, adjust it or replace it if that is what is causing your idle issues.



You getting any error codes?
Old Jul 10, 2003 | 11:48 PM
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Dont know how to look... is it in the FAQ??
Old Jul 10, 2003 | 11:50 PM
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https://www.nopistons.com/forums/index.php?...showtopic=17710
Old Jul 11, 2003 | 12:10 AM
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Thank for all the help. Any other suggestions would gladly be accepted... Anything else i should look for to help make my car more fun... What temp sould the thermostat be (ie 160 or 190) currently has 160 and temp gauge goes from1/2 to 2/3 up....
Old Jul 11, 2003 | 12:17 AM
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depends on your climate, but the 160 is nice for the summer.
Old Jul 11, 2003 | 12:31 AM
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I live in Boise, ID where today the High was 104F HOT HOT HOT nd the low was about 80 f. should i go lower if poss? It is only a summer car.
Old Jul 11, 2003 | 12:33 AM
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no 160 should be fine, I doubt there is one lower.
Old Jul 11, 2003 | 01:06 AM
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is there a way to get the e-fan from the ac to run after the car has been shut off so as not to heat soak the engine??? I also read the one for the ford tur efan does this relace the clutched fan and does the shroud still fit?? or does it make a differance??
Old Jul 11, 2003 | 01:08 AM
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You could always get a separate electric, put it on a timer or an elec thermostat.

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