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Fixed!! 200 1984

posted by  someone claiming to be Dexter on  Sun Jan 6 18:55 CST 2013 [RELATED]

Thank you for all of your suggestions.

It looks like the air mass meter was the solution. Started the car this morning in 40 degree weather. Not only did it start on the first turn of the key, but it immediately settled into a stable 800 rpm idle. Also, the gas stench at the tailpipe is no more, and I was able to pull away right after starting the engine. Before replacing the AMM, opening the throttle would cause the engine to bog down to about 200-300 rpm and the car was not drivable until it had idled for a good 5 minutes.

The real 'proof in the pudding' is whether it passes the smog check, but so far, so good. The car has not run this well in several months. The engine even sounds better!






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