EA82 not idling properly

guyph_01 · Post by **guyph_01** » Sun Oct 03, 2010 9:55 pm

Hi guys,

We got a L series a few days ago. It had a few issues as slipping clutch, noisy rear wheel bearing etc. But the engine ran fine.

We took the engine off to replace the clutch and after we put it back in, it ran fine for a day but now its not idling properly now. It would run fine from cold and then not hold idle once warm and engine would die.
So I turn the needle up a bit, it now idles but its very rough?

We also put a new thermostat in.
I looked of a vac leak but didn't find any yet, sprayed WD40 everywhere on the hoes but the idle didn't fluctuate at all.
Could we have put the fuel hoses wrong?

I don't have much experience with the ea82 as i have with the ej22 so i'm a bit lost.

The thing that's annoying me is that everything was fine for a day.
Will be swapping leads, plugs tomorrow to see if it makes a difference.
Would i need to swap the coil, dizzy cap and button?
What else can I try?

Thx
Guy

steptoe · Post by **steptoe** » Sun Oct 03, 2010 11:08 pm

bump/break any plastic Tees or junctions of pollution controls on manifold or carb.Really are daunting carbs to look at not knowing what does what

guyph_01 · Post by **guyph_01** » Mon Oct 04, 2010 2:09 pm

Started the car this morning, first turn of the key it started for a sec and then died.
Next turn of the key was about 10sec long and it didn't fire
Third turn of the key, with the foot on the accelerator pedal, the car started and the auto chocked kicked in. Engine idled normally, but was a bit high due to the chock.

Any ideas??? Pretty sure its gonna idle as shit once it gets hot.

We will replace the plugs and leads before we let it get warm and see if its the same.

drof351 · Post by **drof351** » Tue Oct 05, 2010 12:05 pm

Hi, Some auto chokes need to be pushed wide open throttle before they set. If the engines been on a different angle sometimes the floats can stick causing it to flood. Is it blowing black smoke? Try tapping the carby. Otherwise keep looking for air leaks, or bumped timing. Hope that helps a little.

AndrewT · Post by **AndrewT** » Tue Oct 05, 2010 3:50 pm

some quick suggestions.

1 - replace engine with an EJ. This is an old carby EA82 - it's not designed to run properly. (somebody has to say it)

2 - check fuel line issues;
- yeh definitely check if you've hooked the hoses up wrong. I can't remember how they go (I ditched my EA82 carby engine as soon as humanly possible) but just reference someone else's car or check the manual for some diagrams.
- check/replace fuel filters
- is the tank full? Not running of mucky dregs of a nearly empty tank?

guyph_01 · Post by **guyph_01** » Tue Oct 05, 2010 10:48 pm

Lol, thx for the great advise Andrew.

We limped the car to the petrol station and filled about 3/4 tank.
The drive back was as smooth as skin of a baby's but lol.

I guess i was real low on fuel and that the tank must be dirty:D

Thx:S

AndrewT · Post by **AndrewT** » Wed Oct 06, 2010 10:59 am

Glad to know it's sorted. I still think it's worth doing an EJ conversion though. Paying money for fuel to be used by an EA82 is just crazy!

steptoe · Post by **steptoe** » Wed Oct 06, 2010 11:14 am

and the EJ would require a clean tank and better fuel level.

Enjoy your weber when it comes

(thinks to self LPG components don't have these niggly problems, just others unique to gas

)

guyph_01 · Post by **guyph_01** » Fri Oct 08, 2010 2:40 pm

Disaster!!!! The thing started again.
Hummm seems is not dirty fuel then:(

Post by **Alex** » Fri Oct 08, 2010 2:42 pm

fuel filters!