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Old 09-20-2015, 06:17 PM
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So for those who remember I recently put a new motor in my 98 2500 an everything has been great an going smooth
Until now I keep getting this weird idle on a cold start the rpms will fluctuat between 600/1000 rpms for no apparent reason.
Now I've ran into the issue before with the rpms much worse like 500/1500 rpms an discovered it to be the TPS when I replaced it the issue went away I also did the IAC at the same time.
This also doesn't just happen on a cold start, itll happen after its warmed up if I rev the engine a few times the engine will start to stumble like it wants to die.. Pretty weird because the trick never skips a beat EVER


I'd appreciate any help/input anyone could add to my situation
 
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Intake leak?
 
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Old 09-21-2015, 09:40 AM
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Intake leak?
That's what I am thinkin'. Acts a lot like a vacuum leak somewhere.
 
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Check all the vacuum plugs on the intake. They tend to crack from heat
 
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Is it only on idles or does it want to die when driving at higher speeds? If it's at higher speeds check for a clogged cat.
 
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[QUOTE=alaskaguy;3265017]Is it only on idles or does it want to die when driving at higher speeds? If it's at higher speeds check for a clogged cat.[/QUOTE

Yeah only at an idle, I replaced the cat when I replaced the engine like 5000 miles ago.
 



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