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Old 08-15-2011, 11:42 AM
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Default Turbo B16a2 idle problem. Video link inside

So I've got a imported 97 CRX del sol running a boosted B series with hondata.
I've uploaded a video to youtube here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQHE2...er_profilepage

As you can see in the video after a minute the idle goes erratic and idles at about 2,000 RPM and bounces up and down, there is no CEL, i've cleaned the IAC valve out with part cleaner. When I unplug the IAC valve the idle changes but is still erratic. It is leaking coolant due to a bad seal, Perhaps I will put some rtv silicone around the plastic gasket. I cant seem to find any vacuum leaks, actually when I disconnect the lines to my BOV and boost gauge there is no suction or or pressure.
Any help would be greatly appreciated, I'm just about out of ideas lol.
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Check the tune.
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It could be a vacuum leak. Try spraying some carb cleaner on the hoses and gaskets.. dont spray too much

if not first adjust your throttle body screw by turning it clock wise a bit
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Replaced spark plugs and oil, sealed the IAC with some rtv silicone. sprayed some electronic parts cleaner and butane, had no results except when sprayed by the intake. strangely when i adjusted the throttle screw it made no effect. I have been noticing a small bit of white smoke from the exhaust lately, but the last time I checked it was running a bit rich which might be why. I'm thinking about grabbing a fog machine and feeding it into the intake, the strangest thing to me is that there is no pressure or vacuum whenever I create a vacuum leak.
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So I played with the throttle screw a bit more, its now as far clockwise as it can but it has actually calmed down a bit, it is not fluctuating like before but it is still idling at 1,600 RPM now. Perhaps its time to play with the s200?
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I cant think of nothing else... if it has white smoke coming out from the exhaust

Is it straight pipe? or does it have a aftermarket muffler? if not maybe its ur head gasket going bad
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yeah the entire exhaust system, even the cat, (which doesnt meet regulation) is all aftermarket. I havn't found any mixed fluids but I do suspect my water pump to be going bad, because a bit of coolant is leaking from the side of the engine. hmm might just have to get a fog machine to search for leaks, lol.
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