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DISCUSSION => General Topics => Topic started by: newhammybimmer on April 06, 2014, 06:32:26 PM

Title: engine redline at startup
Post by: newhammybimmer on April 06, 2014, 06:32:26 PM

Just finished head rebuild so it could anything and I'm stumped, engine redlines at startup and dosnt return to normal idle I'm thinking fuel system or vac leak? Any help is appreciated I'm put a lot of work into this

Title: Re: engine redline at startup
Post by: Warsteiner on April 06, 2014, 07:55:38 PM

Check to see that your throttle cable is free moving and not getting stuck.

Cheers,
~Ralph

Title: Re: engine redline at startup
Post by: newhammybimmer on April 06, 2014, 09:30:04 PM

That's what gets me the cable is free and the butterfly is closed at startup but it revs to 6 to 7 grand without even hitting the petal

Title: Re: engine redline at startup
Post by: DesktopDave on April 06, 2014, 09:54:55 PM

Air has to be getting in there somehow...you verified that the throttle is closed at startup?

If it is, check that the intake manifold is properly seated.

Title: Re: engine redline at startup
Post by: newhammybimmer on April 06, 2014, 10:53:47 PM

Yah its closed at start up. I'll check the intake manifold if there's any other ideas throw em at
me