1987 Pontiac Fiero 87 2 8l 5 Speed Refuses Idle Down Around 800 Rpm Common

1987 PONTIAC FIERO
83,000 MILES
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ZUNEE
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My 87 2.8L 5 speed refuses to idle down to around 800 rpm. A common problem is a vacuum leak between the egr valve and the intake plenum. I capped off that pipe from the egr valve to no avail. Any suggestions where to go next. Other than this idle problem it runs almost like new. Tach indication is from about 2000 to 900 rpm after warm up
Feb 25, 2013 at 3:54 PM
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check for a vacuum leak and see if egr valve is clean, it may be partiallly oopen. also check fuel pressure 41-47 psi.
Feb 25, 2013 at 5:35 PM
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