SuperRallyRoo Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 I have a ea81 subaru hatchback... Its idling all funky, i will set it to 700-800 it will stay there till i move then go back to 1000 i will set it again and do it all over again! But when I shut the thing off, and start it up it idles at like 400-500rpm! What could be the problem? I have checked the vacuum lines, changed oil & filter, changed wires & plugs, changed the air filter... And added some Magic Marvel oil. That helped the lifter tapping I also have fixed the exhaust system, it used to be held on by vice grips! Should I spray some carb cleaner in the thing? I think its a hitachi carb. Still has all of its emissions crap. I have also lowered the fuel mixture about 3 full turns untill it started to stumble then I backed off. I have had to drive it and tinker with the mixture and idle alot. It just always seems to want to go back to 900-1000rpm. I have to go threw emissions soon and I'm worried it won't pass idle emissions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XSNRG Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 does it have a good return spring on the throttle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hondasucks Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 Give your linkages a good spray down with carb cleaner, and then some good quality spray lube, then adjust your timing and idle speed. Might need to add a throttle return spring, it helped on my car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperRallyRoo Posted April 1, 2004 Author Share Posted April 1, 2004 Ok another thing I noticed is it idles down VERY slowly. Could this be the same problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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