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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 08:18 PM
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where is varibleresistor(mixturescrew)s4

i read that there is a mixture screw for the s4 engines. can anyone explain where and how to adjust it?
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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 09:47 AM
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The idle mixture screw is on the passenger side shock tower.

Do not attempt to adjust it.
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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 04:49 PM
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well my car spits flames as well i am told today the flames spit out after revving high rpms then suddenly letting off the gas. i am still considering it running rich but i will take ur advice and leave it be.
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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 06:05 PM
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So Im guessing no cats?? Leave it alone!!
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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 10:10 PM
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just the very first precat all else is free flow
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 10:03 AM
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This is an idle mixture adjustment. Do not adjust it.

Flames are normal if you have an open exhaust.
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 05:06 PM
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okay thank you i appreciate the help u all have given me
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