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Old Oct 9, 2004 | 05:56 PM
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this is a newbie question. what is the lil thing that has a R and a L on the front right side of the engine bay and what does it do?
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Old Oct 9, 2004 | 06:00 PM
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itzs the fuel aim mixture for idle adjustment
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Old Oct 9, 2004 | 06:05 PM
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ok so what would happen if i turned it all the way 2 the R side?
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Old Oct 9, 2004 | 06:54 PM
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The idle would be very rich.
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Old Oct 9, 2004 | 07:01 PM
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and if you turn it the other way........... lean!....... r=rich and l=lean......
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Old Oct 9, 2004 | 07:02 PM
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would it affect it or would it do harm 2 the car. its on a 88 n/a vert if it matters
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Old Oct 9, 2004 | 07:12 PM
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Just play with it back and forth to where the car seems to idle best with it, then leave it there.
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Old Oct 9, 2004 | 07:16 PM
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it seems 2 idle better when its almost all the way 2 the R side but it freakin smells. will i shot flames soon lol?
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Old Oct 9, 2004 | 07:21 PM
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This only effects idle, not driving or cruise or anything else.
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Old Oct 9, 2004 | 07:24 PM
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ok thanx
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