subinewby Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 So this morning I noticed sitting at a light when idleing my car is at about 900 to 1000 rpms and its normally very smooth at 700. But also my car shakes back and forth like a hot rod lol. When I turn it off it kinda sputters too. Its never done this and just wondering if anyone can tell me why and what I should do to get it back to idleing smooth. Thanks.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykeys Toy Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 It would help to know what car you have year and whether it is fuel injected or carbed and possibly type of carb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subinewby Posted March 3, 2012 Author Share Posted March 3, 2012 OH ya its an 83 coupe ea81 with webber carb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferox Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 (edited) So this morning I noticed sitting at a light when idleing my car is at about 900 to 1000 rpms and its normally very smooth at 700. But also my car shakes back and forth like a hot rod lol. When I turn it off it kinda sputters too. Its never done this and just wondering if anyone can tell me why and what I should do to get it back to idleing smooth. Thanks.. Check your timing and make sure your spark plug wires are all connected and functioning properly. You might pull your distributor and check for shaft play too, but I would check timing and plug wires and plugs first. Your spark plugs might give you an indication of what's going on. Edited March 3, 2012 by ferox OP posted more info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subinewby Posted March 3, 2012 Author Share Posted March 3, 2012 (edited) Just changed the plugs and connections all good but still idleing kinda rough didnt wanna mess with the timing it doesnt seem to be the issue since it only is rough when idleing not starting or like issues ive had with bad disty n timing in the past Edited March 4, 2012 by subinewby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subinewby Posted March 4, 2012 Author Share Posted March 4, 2012 Checked timing by sound played with the distributor cus I dont have a light. But still rockin back and forth idk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Sounds like the air/fuel is off Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subinewby Posted March 8, 2012 Author Share Posted March 8, 2012 (edited) IDK how to check the air/fuel but sometimes since this has been happening my exaust somestimes kinda smells like jet fuel ( when idleing). I think its wierd cus ive never smelled this in any subi ive owned and I do have exaust leeks but its totally different. Does that make sense to anyone else or am I crazy, or it might make sense to be a fuel issue. I usually run 76 mid grade (plus) gasoline. Edited March 8, 2012 by subinewby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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