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My 1989 430

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  1. 4re308

    4re308 F1 Rookie

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    #1 4re308, Sep 2, 2014
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    Hey guys, I have a 89 430 that we just did a major service on. The only thing they could not fix was the pesky cold start problem. The idle hunts from 800rpm to 1500rpm until it gets warm then it smooths out. Once it warms up it drives ok, but it def feels like the fuel system is clogged or fuel injectors or something. I wonder if there is a proven way to clean out the system without spending a fortune....
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  2. Merak1974

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    #2 Merak1974, Sep 2, 2014
    Looks very nice. Beautiful color.
    No idea how to fix the idling issue, unfortunately...
     
  3. 4re308

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    #3 4re308, Sep 2, 2014
    Hi Gabe, thanks for the kind words! The car had been sitting in a collectors garage for 6 years before I got it.....so I knew we would be chasing some gremlins....I can't wait to get her running right!
     
  4. staatsof

    staatsof Nine Time F1 World Champ
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    #4 staatsof, Sep 2, 2014
    Perhaps cleaning of the idle control valve would do it.
    You can do most off this yourself with some help.
    Take a trip over to Biturbozentrum and the FI guys will get you fixed up. Google it.
     
  5. 4re308

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    #5 4re308, Sep 2, 2014
    Hey thanks a lot for that, I did not know about the Zentrum, will check it out right now....
     
  6. bundas

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    #6 bundas, Sep 19, 2014
    I got one through e bay about 6 months ago. just now on the road and 100% fixed. very happy. you need a good shop. I have a great one here. I have not taken any trips. just short 30-60 miles. there were a lot of issues. wiring was rotten. one shop did not have the ability so now back in Lexington. all done. A/C and heat control replaced. rotten wires, lots. belt and tune up. repair $4,000. paid $4,000. happy. very quick and nice to drive. still small issues. it now sits next to the QP3
     

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