The flap should indeed be quite hard to push, both during and after running (for about ten minutes - this is a sign of a good accumulator). It the mixture has been played with, it may well be running too lean. Since you can't get it to tick over, it's going to be difficult to do a gas test, so try nipping the mixture screw clockwise (3mm hex key). Don't over do it - an eighth of a turn is a lot. Try and make a note of how much you turned it, so you can go back if need be. Alternatively this can be a sign of a duff CPR. I think that was suggested in reply to your very first post ;) Rich H DOC 365 VIN 1274 > -----Original Message----- > From: doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of > blackaddertoo > Sent: 21 January 2006 14:55 > To: doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [doc] idle problems further info > > Hi all > > did a bit more on the car earlier. > > put my own 12v on the idle motor off the car...it closed ok (with a > bump). > > put on the car...car ran better then stalled. > > restarted then stalled straightaway > > so put 12v to close the motor, car ran better for a bit longer then > stalled. > > but i started her and within seconds pushed the metering flap down > about 5mm, car ran and kept going, let go flap car starts to stall, > push flap slightly car keeps running. > now flap had quite alot of resistance when running > and also had a lot of resistance when not running, is this normal? i > thought it should be fairly easy to push down. > as if when running the car cannot suck enough air in. > > so if a put my finger between the flap and the top rest bar, it > would leave a slight impression in my finger (to give an idea of how > much resistance. > > now the co adjust has been changed before (bunge missing i have > capped over) does it look like someone tampering has misadjusted the > co, like car is too lean when starting. > > Thanx for any advice. > > maybe there is light at the engine of the tunnel. > > Regards > > Steve > vin 1621 > doc 370 > -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.14.20/233 - Release Date: 18/01/2006 ___________________________________________________________ To help you stay safe and secure online, we've developed the all new Yahoo! Security Centre. http://uk.security.yahoo.com DOC UK Website: www.deloreans.co.uk Unsubscribe: doc-uk-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ** Unless otherwise stated, all messages posted to the group are assumed public and may be printed in the club magazine ** Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/doc-uk/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: doc-uk-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/