Idle problems.

[Vinalero]

Originally Posted by Qcksilver

Yeah, it is very low miles. I don't drive it very often. i fly for a living so my alero basically just takes me fromt the house to work and back. mostly it just sits in the parking lot at work waiting for me to return from a flight. which lasts around 5 days to about 2 weeks. when i'm home we always drive my wifes car so the alero just sits in the garage, waiting patiently.

anyway can anyone answer my question? TB means throttle body, right? or is it something else.

Yes, TB means Throttle body.

[Qcksilver]

Thanks Vinalero, I'll check out the TB area and see what I see.

[[ion] C2]

spray carburetor cleaner all over the place at idle when the engine is running while somewhat cold, if you hear a loud hiss and the liquid disappears quickly, you found a leak. carb cleaner should also cause the idle to jump up.

concentrate on all the vacuum hoses you can see, and where the intake manifold meets the head

[Qcksilver]

i haven't checked for the leaks yet cuz of a flight i needed to go on for work but when i left the other morning i noticed something on the driveway when i left home. it may have been there a few days but i just never noticed it.

a black spot that clearly came spraying from my exhaust pipe was marking the driveway. not sure what it means, if anything, but i know it's not normal.

does this mean anything to the car guys or gals out there? does this jive with my idle problem i've been talking about or is this something completely different? please help.

[Steven01]

i would'nt think that the black spot on drive way would have to do with your idle. Hmm but black spot? lots of carbon build up in the system mabby.


And I cant find antyhing rong with mine..... Ive checked when its cold and hot. its been -10 here for few days i belive thats cold enough ;p And all my lines are good no leaks. So if anyone could help me on my same probem that would be nice.. (no check engine light).