Adjusting idlespeed for a 82 crossfire?

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Apr 21, 2002 | 08:02 AM

Pete Z

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Adjusting idlespeed for a 82 crossfire?

Is there a way to adjust the idlespeed on a crossfire?
I feel mine is a little high,and I was wondering if I could do this myself?? :confused:

Apr 21, 2002 | 08:23 AM

PatsLs1vette

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From: absecon nj

Re: Adjusting idlespeed for a 82 crossfire? (Pete Z)

Just a thought here but did ya check the gasket under one of the throttle bodys they go bad and give a high idle.Just my 2 cents,

Apr 21, 2002 | 08:40 AM

Pete Z

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Re: Adjusting idlespeed for a 82 crossfire? (pats406nitrovette)

Going to look for that too,thanks.
Busy cleaning some parts,so I have good acces now...... :yesnod:

Apr 21, 2002 | 11:13 AM

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Re: Adjusting idlespeed for a 82 crossfire? (Pete Z)

You have to drill out the plug at the back of the drivers side throttle body to gain access to the idle adjustment screw. Some instructions on how to do this are located at http://www.crossfire.homeip.net

The computer should control your idle, if you are having difficulities with it, you may want to balance your throttle bodies, then adjust your throttle position switch(again,instructions on all this stuff on the crossfire injection vault in the tech section), make sure you have no vacumn leaks (including your headlights - a lot of people have slight leaks in the headlight system and don't realize it) and then see where you are at.

Hey, I can't believe it, I beat Marck to this one! :lol:

Apr 21, 2002 | 11:18 AM

Pete Z

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Re: Adjusting idlespeed for a 82 crossfire? (Woodstoc)

Marck won't like that...... :lol:

Sounds like I going to need his help on this anyway........have to be extra nice to him the next weeks I think...... :lol:

Hi Marck,friend! ;)

Apr 21, 2002 | 06:44 PM

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Re: Adjusting idlespeed for a 82 crossfire? (Pete Z)

Hey Pete,

Man.. when people want something from you, one suddenly has a lot of friends ;) :D

You'll have to stand in line, AndyV (on ICC) is currently the 1st in line.. he calls me "friend" all day long too ;) :D

The reason is that we disassembled his complete suspension & steering because he couldn't pass the safety test and he has no clue on how to get it back together hehehee :D

We'll be busy on his car the sunday after next and I never have time on Saturday.....

Marck

[Modified by Twinnie, 4:49 PM 4/21/2002]

Apr 23, 2002 | 06:20 PM

Pete Z

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Re: Adjusting idlespeed for a 82 crossfire? (Twinnie)

Ok, friend (I bet Andy doesn't use bolds! :D ) I'm to busy for the next month anyway,this time of the year is the worst on the job.....:(

I sure want to come over one time,if only to look at the 82 parts you have....I'm sure I'm going to need them in the future..... :lol:

First I'm going to change the plugs and wires,and look if I can find a vacuum leak. :chevy