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1988 Volkswagen Jetta Repair Question


Topics covered: Body, Hard start, Intake manifold.
Mileage: 280,000 miles.

Asked on August 22, 2012

How to replace intake mnfld gasket

Car has hard start, vibrates when idling. Drives nicely but drops drops idling after a while.

Shakes badly when fan kicks in and when I switch the head lamps on.

Avatar Asked by Mister Kay

Answer

Replied on August 22, 2012

Why do you think changng the intake manifold will solve the problem? Have you tested it for leaks?

Symptom describes an idling issue and such problems are mostly due to dirty throttle body and idle controls. Cleaning them shold solve the problem.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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