Your idle problem is caused by a sticking accelerator cable or linkage. This could be an easy fix. With the engine off have an assistant operate the accelerator pedal while you observe all of the moving parts of the accelerator linkage. Spray all of the pivot points and cable entrances with white lithium grease. If this doesn't correct the problem contact us directly for further information. The bearing noise you hear is most likely caused by a defective AC drive belt idler pulley bearing. This item is not expensive and can be replaced with the proper tools and average mechanical abilities. DMC Joe / De Lorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx> Web Site: <www.deloreanservices.com> ----- Original Message ----- From: <Deloreanernst@xxxx> To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2000 9:23 PM Subject: [DML] high rpm idling > When in neutral, my 5 speed idles very high, around 18 to 22 on the > tachometer. If I tap the gas pedal, it drops to around 7 or 8, which sounds > reasonable. Any suggestions? > > It also has kind of a dry bearing sound. Almost like scraping or something, > coming from the engine. I'm afraid to ask... any ideas what this is? I know > my muffler heat sheild is warped and frayed close to the water pump. Could > that have anything to do with it? > > -Wayne > "Living the Dream!" > VIN...11174 > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Before posting messages or replies, see the posting policy rules at: > www.dmcnews.com/Admin/rules.html > > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: > moderator@xxxx > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > eGroups.com home: http://www.egroups.com/group/dmcnews > http://www.egroups.com - Simplifying group communications > > > > >