L Series stalls at idle.

Davidov · 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?

Cheers.

NachaLuva · 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...

woody.t · 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?

Wagonman · 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.

taza · 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.

Its a hell bargin!

MTB92 · 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.

taza · 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.

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

Looks great Taza, sounds like you got one helluva bargain!

taza · 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!!!

RSR 555 · 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.

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

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