1994 Opel Astra Idling

1994 OPEL ASTRA
254,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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ISSY
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Opel Astra idles irregularly. Stars OK when cold but after a while suddenly the engine will start to rev at high speed and stays there eg 2500 revs pm.
If I switch off the engine will turn but will not easily restart.
Nov 11, 2008 at 10:52 PM
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DAVE H
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chek all vacuum pipes for leaks
Feb 18, 2009 at 11:49 AM
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