Need help getting my 95 eclipse running smooth again HELP ASAP PLEASE!!!!

1995 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
190,000 MILES
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ALLEN707
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Ok I recently put a new/used head on my car, the valves in the old one were bent so i replaced the whole thing... finally got it back together tried to crank it and as soon as it turns over it instantly idles to 5000... when i put the car in neutral after it starts it goes down a little then dies... Anybody have any ideas on what is going on? If you can give me helpful info I am prepared to donate at least 20$
Jan 1, 2012 at 7:28 PM
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FIXITMR
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sounds like massive air leak to intake bypassing throttle plate!
Jan 1, 2012 at 7:53 PM
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ALLEN707
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yea im pretty sure i didnt put all the bolts back on the intake manifold in the back would that be the cause?
Jan 1, 2012 at 7:57 PM
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certainly worth a try!
Jan 2, 2012 at 6:32 AM
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ALLEN707
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I also put the head gasket on backwards lol would that affect the idle though?
Jan 3, 2012 at 2:37 AM
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FIXITMR
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it fits either way? how do you know you did that!?
Jan 3, 2012 at 4:48 AM
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