nixon Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 I've borrowed my sister's 97 Outback Auto 2.5l, for a couple of days, with a vew to maybe buying it. It's got 140,000 miles on the clock and had the head gaskets replaced about 10,000 miles ago. It's now running sweetly, and pulls like a train. One problem , the idle is RUFF. My sis has had it checked out by her local (trusted- 10yr+ relationship) mechanic, who says "they all do that". We all know the boxer is a bit rough at idle-yForester S-turbo misses the odd beat- but this is something different . When first fired up, it's pretty smooth, hot or cold, but once driven, and sitting in traffic ,it feels like it's firing on 3 pots. Then it will pull away ,smooth as silk. Anyone got any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjo Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 run some sea foam through the pcv valve maybe... ? That stuff is magic you know... got a cracked windshield... seafoam it... bad brakes? seafoam em... clutch burnt out? seafoam it... you get the point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixon Posted July 29, 2006 Author Share Posted July 29, 2006 I get the point, but we don't get sea foam here. Is it some form of Xylene-Toluene toxic nasty? If so I'll hunt for something similar, but there ain't anything here with such a fan club! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rverdoold Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 So i understand from Nipper that seafoam is the duct tape for Mcguyver. But for those outside USA, can you (Nipper) check what is inside the bottle of seafoam. I just got a Haynes manual so i can clean the PCV valve (had to find out how to remove it and clean it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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