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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 03:15 PM
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I have a 98 vert completly stock. It is am A4, has 40K. WHat idle rpm should it register I am running about 800rpm it seems to pull hard against the brake at that rpm. I just ought the vette.
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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 09:53 AM
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Leave it at the stock setting. It should be fine.

And check your typing before posting. I had to read three times.
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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 10:13 AM
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Leave it at the stock setting. It should be fine.

And check your typing before posting. I had to read three times.
Leave idle at stock, and also FILL OUT YOUR PROFILE.
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800 RPM's?? Is that in Drive or in Neutral??What is it in drive after warmed up.
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The engine idles about 700 +- in gear with brake on about 800 in neutrl
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