Idle problems

Tiny
DAVID RAYMOND HOLLAND
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  • 1985 NISSAN HARDBODY
  • 2.4L
  • 4 CYL
  • 4WD
  • MANUAL
  • 140,000 MILES
Drives fine but will not idle.
Monday, July 31st, 2017 AT 6:10 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

The first thing I would do is check for vacuum leaks around the intake manifold. Here is a guide that will help you get that done.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/stall-at-idle

Please run some tests and get back to us we are interested to see what it is.

Cheers, Ken
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Wednesday, August 2nd, 2017 AT 2:50 PM
Tiny
MAURICIO CORLETO
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  • 1997 NISSAN HARDBODY
  • 4 CYL
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97 nissan pick 4x4 up 2.4 idling problem. I replaced the timing chain. And stared right up. Now I do not know why it would not idle, I tried to adjust the air mix screw and tps and no luck.
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Wednesday, August 2nd, 2017 AT 2:50 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Thanks any way. I am gonna try tomorrow again an let you know !
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