Guest Pug2112 Posted February 20, 2006 Ive been searching for some info on the forum's Technical Archive but I haven't found what I'm looking for. Its regarding my Pugs uneven idling (its a 1.6). It even stalls at times. The specific question I'm trying to get answered is, would blue silicon leads sort this problem out, and what about some high spec spark plugs?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_ham 244 3 Cars Posted February 20, 2006 The best way to cure the un-even idling & stalling is to take the inlet system apart (up to the inlet manifold) & clean everything out with carb cleaner, Pipes included. Polish the brass idle speed adjustment screw until it gleams, the whole of the throttle body & Air flow meter. Check the condition of & clean all the breathers, icluding the tiny hole on the throttle body with the small pipe from the oil filler cap. Refit everything & get the car warmed through (oil temp included) & then set your idle speed to about 1000rpm with just the lights on. Check you throttle switch is correctly adjusted (clicks as soon as moved away from Idle) & the throttle cable is adjusted correctly. If you have a Haynes manual you might as well check the throttle switch is giving the correct resistance when closed, on part throttle & full throttle whiclst you have access. Graham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashley peddle 3 Posted February 20, 2006 good piece of advise graham... im gona try that when my new engine goes in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Pug2112 Posted February 20, 2006 The best way to cure the un-even idling & stalling is to take the inlet system apart (up to the inlet manifold) & clean everything out with carb cleaner, Pipes included. Polish the brass idle speed adjustment screw until it gleams, the whole of the throttle body & Air flow meter. Check the condition of & clean all the breathers, icluding the tiny hole on the throttle body with the small pipe from the oil filler cap. Refit everything & get the car warmed through (oil temp included) & then set your idle speed to about 1000rpm with just the lights on. Check you throttle switch is correctly adjusted (clicks as soon as moved away from Idle) & the throttle cable is adjusted correctly. If you have a Haynes manual you might as well check the throttle switch is giving the correct resistance when closed, on part throttle & full throttle whiclst you have access. Graham. Thanks for the advice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob_the_Sparky 9 Posted February 20, 2006 I'd add one thing, that is to get the ignition timing set-up right as well. This will give more power and a stronger idle when correct (also feed it decent fuel). Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
