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newhammybimmer

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engine redline at startup
« 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
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Re: engine redline at startup
« Reply #1 on: April 06, 2014, 07:55:38 PM »
Check to see that your throttle cable is free moving and not getting stuck.

Cheers,
~Ralph
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Re: engine redline at startup
« Reply #2 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
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Re: engine redline at startup
« Reply #3 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.
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Re: engine redline at startup
« Reply #4 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
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