L Series stalls at idle.

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L Series stalls at idle.

Post by Davidov » Thu Mar 22, 2012 9:52 pm

Hi,

Taza and i recently scored an EA82 L series for 300 bucks that actually runs and physically is in decent condition all things considered. Gearbox seems alright and all engine power seems alright, except that when coming to a stop, the engine will just die.

Could this be the timing?

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Post by NachaLuva » Thu Mar 22, 2012 11:23 pm

I'd check all the vacuum hoses for splits or missing hoses. Simple fix first lol...
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Post by woody.t » Thu Mar 22, 2012 11:51 pm

have you got the accelerator cable adjusted right??? adjust the little screw on the throttle body to lift the revs abit?
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Post by Wagonman » Thu Mar 22, 2012 11:52 pm

Your foot is on the clutch right? Lol jk, +1 for a vacuum leak. Very often ive had the vacuum lines at T piece under the air cleaner come off when putting it back on. Cant say whether a leak this small would cause stalling tho.
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Post by taza » Fri Mar 23, 2012 12:06 am

Wagonman wrote:Your foot is on the clutch right? Lol jk, +1 for a vacuum leak. Very often ive had the vacuum lines at T piece under the air cleaner come off when putting it back on. Cant say whether a leak this small would cause stalling tho.
Sounds like a leak as you can hear air with the bonnet up and the car is idling before it dies.

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Post by MTB92 » Fri Mar 23, 2012 12:24 am

It will get you pretty good at heel and toe ;)

I had a similar problem after 4wding, it was solved by about 85k/hr in 2nd flat out down the highway. i suspect some carby cleaner would have had the same effect. it could be worth trying something like that if the vacume lines dont solve it.

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Post by taza » Fri Mar 23, 2012 12:53 am

Here she is. I can't believe how well it runs, really goes like a rocket other than the shitty idling and one stuffed CV.

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Post by NachaLuva » Fri Mar 23, 2012 12:00 pm

Looks great Taza, sounds like you got one helluva bargain!
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Post by taza » Fri Mar 23, 2012 12:55 pm

To get it over the pits, I need to put a new imobilser in, found the old one in pieces ripped out under the drivers seat this morning, fix the stuffed CV and get it idling fine. Replace 3 tyres that aren't bald and then shes good to go.
$80 for the pits, then get it registed by filling out some paper work which is only $120. I think I can have the whole car running fine and legal for under $500!!!

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Post by RSR 555 » Fri Mar 23, 2012 9:21 pm

taza wrote:Here she is. I can't believe how well it runs, really goes like a rocket other than the shitty idling and one stuffed CV.

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Looks a lot cleaner here than it did today when you brought it around :rolleyes:

Can't believe someone would let that rust free body go.. very good buy you got there Taza and Dave
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