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Posted by: 2-OH! Aug 24 2004, 01:39 PM

1975 - 2.0 -FI - Stock

This car came from the PO with no Decel Valve...All the vacuum ports are plugged...It ran OK before the engine rebuild but now I am having a hell of a time with idle and decel...

What does this thing do, exactly...I assume they are all the same, 1.7, 1.8, 2.0 ....

2-OH!

Posted by: SirAndy Aug 24 2004, 02:21 PM

not needed. it smoothes the transition from higher rpm to idle on decel ...

without it, you get a more instant drop in rpm, kinda like a lightened flywheel.

i ran my 1.8L without decel valve and without AAR. all unneeded ports were plugged.
ran great, no problem with idle etc ...

Andy

Posted by: 2-OH! Aug 24 2004, 03:45 PM

Andy:

Ok...Any other thoughts on my crummy idle situation and hunting at low (idle) RPM...

2-OH!

Posted by: Mike D. Aug 24 2004, 03:48 PM

It runs air around the throttle, from air cleaner to plenium, when the buterfly valve slams shut, allowing air to enter, dilute fuel mixture and lowering vacuum. (I think)

probably not needed, unless your trying to pass smog...

Mike D.

Posted by: SirAndy Aug 24 2004, 04:02 PM

vacuum leak ...

do the spray & listen thing to find it.
Andy

Posted by: qa1142 Aug 24 2004, 04:09 PM

What is AAR?

Posted by: SirAndy Aug 24 2004, 04:12 PM

Auxiliary Air Regulator
bypasses cold air into the throttlebody when the car is cold, helps with cold-start.

i never missed it here in CA, but i'm sure the guys in canada won't run without it.
Andy