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Re: Engine Dies after starting when cold 240-260 1986

posted by  someone claiming to be Roy on  Sat Apr 25 02:20 CST 1998 [RELATED]

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My '85 with 184k had a similar problem. It would die after starting and put into gear when cold and Idle was not stable.

Here's what I did to fix it.

Replaced all vaccum hoses and checked for vaccum leaks.

Removed and cleaned air control valve.

Removed and cleaned throttle body in carb cleaner, replaced all gaskets.

At this point it was running better but not perfect.

Adjusted throttle body linkage and throttle positon sensor per the book.It has to be done in sequence.

Ran a can of BG44K thru the tank to clean up intake valve and fuel system deposits.

Car now runs very strong,

There's a TSB on cold start problems for the B230F with auto that applies if the problem is at 60 degrees are so. It's an added control unit for the computer

that changes the choke factor at certain temps. My car didn't need it. It's about 150$ at the dealer.

Alot of times these problems are an adjustment,cleaning, wiring problem or vacuum leak. Just make sure you have checked the obvious things. Go to the archives and search for this problem. Lots of good stuff there.

Good luck,

Roy





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