subarunewbie2005 Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 Ok Im sure this was covered somewhere and I did a search just not awake enough right now to go all the way through all the results. My sons 84 GL idles around 1000 rpm when you can get the little bugger to stay running (which after about 5 minutes or so it does). Then during acceleration (like pulling away from the house or a stop sign, it tries to die, just basically falls on its face but reengaging the clutch stops this problem. What gives right now Im because I can smell gas when I shut the car off which in my knowledge of cars this usually indicates a rich condition but is there something else that Im overlooking? Fuel Filter? Tune Up? Timing Belts or Chains (Im not sure which it is yet) BTW according to the manual the actual idle speed for an 1800 cc engine is 950 RPM's with a manual Trans and A/C Any and all help is greatly appreciated right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subarunewbie2005 Posted August 1, 2005 Author Share Posted August 1, 2005 UPDATE: I managed to find one of my problems..........a few vaccuum leaks around the air cleaner I fixed those and it started idling better.........but I think there are still a few more though. The deal is the cars been sitting in a garage for 3 years before my son bought it so more than likely the hoses have dry rotted abit. What do yall think? I got a new set of plugs, cap,rotor an a new fuel filter an will be putting those on today.....hopefully that will solve a couple of the problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jxavierf Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 I have similair problems with my 84 gl auto. What has helped is a new fuel filter and some SeaFoam......however, this was just a temporary solution. I beleive the problem stems from either one of or a combination of: fuel filter, fuel pump, vacuum leak, or float level. I've not quite resolve my issues yet....next is the float level, if that isn't it, I'll test the fuel pump with a voltmeter. But if I were you, I'd start with the fuel fitler (and fuel vapor separator) and see how that works. Q: When you get to a constant Idle after it warms up (1000 rpms), then you shift to Reverse or Drive, do the RPMs drop about 200rpms?? Good Luck jxavierf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subarunewbie2005 Posted August 2, 2005 Author Share Posted August 2, 2005 Q: When you get to a constant Idle after it warms up (1000 rpms), then you shift to Reverse or Drive, do the RPMs drop about 200rpms?? Good Luck jxavierf After it warms up the idle does drop when I put it into gear. The stumbling and falling on its face happens sometimes (at least 10% of the time) the rest of the time it idles fine and runs normally. I did replace everything listed earlier and the car ran almost like new (after I figured out the firing order :-\ ) but when I went to pick up the wifes car it sputtered an sputted and jerked.............just like a fuel filter would but since its new that was quickly ruled out. SO Im thinking of replacing the vaccuum hoses at the next possible moment but right now the focus is going to the Dynasty (Oil Change and Tune Up) so the Subaru will take a back seat for now (Sorry if this doesnt make sense IM abit tipsy tonight) Thanks for the input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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