Issues with Idling

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  1. x72COMETx

    x72COMETx Member

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    i would buy a carb rebuild kit they sell them at any parts store
     
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    Thanks for the advice
     
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    It has a lot to do with it. Also the idle screw and choke settings
     
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    bad modulator valve/hose cracked...pull the hose off at the transmission and see if there is any fluid in it...:yup:
     
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    :) My car had a simular problem about 2 yrs ago it was fast idle
     

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