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Old 05-23-2008, 10:36 AM
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Interesting that none of the Alfa technical Advisors have chimed-in with any advice. Back in April when you wrote:
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I finally got my GTV6 running this morning! New plugs, wires, coil, hoses, plenum couplers, battery... Fired it up and VROOOOM!! It's running GREAT! Lots of power, great idle, fabulous pull all the way to redline. Until it gets warm, that is...
I'd ask, how the engine ran before you replaced all these parts and why did you replace them? What coil, plugs, and wires did you install? When you have an unmetered air leak (like AAV for example), your engine will idle faster, which will cause you to adjust the idle down - thinking your idle adjustment is off. So, the engine will run OK, when the CSV is open, but will die when it kicks off (after thermo-time is up). Double-check your work for possible air leak somewhere (couplers?). Disconnect the AAV and plug the hose/s after your start and see if idle drops. Spray top of engine with starting fluid and see if idle jumps-up. If either of this conditions = true. You have an air leak. That's where I'd start. Remember, it's an old car and you could very well have one or more injectors that aren't up to snuff. Again. Car will run ok when the Cold Start Valve is spraying, but will be lean-out when it cuts.
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