Idles at 500rpm like a big block with cams?

[m374llic4]

I changed the plugs, oil, did some seafoam in the crankcase and the fuel tank, but not in the intake yet.

There was a lot of oil in the spark plug tubes so I replaced both the valve cover gasket and the tube gaskets but the car idles at about 500ish rpm though and lopes really bad like a big v8 with cams. Once warm it will stall out sometimes when I come to a stop. Any ideas??

[Farbin Kaiber]

Are we to assume by the spark plug tube seals that this is an m42?

I would check with a can of carb cleaner for vac leaks at the cluster of crazy hose under the manifold. Also, remove and clean IAC.

[m374llic4]

Yeah, I am sorry. It is indeed an M42 out of a 318is.

I dont have a manual on the car yet, do you happen to know where I can look at a pic of where the IAC is located?

Thanks!

[Farbin Kaiber]

realOEM.com

[m374llic4]

Thanks bud. Was able to find what I needed and will check in to it tomorrow. I assume I can take it off and use some brake parts cleaner to try and make sure its cleaned up and good?

[AndrewBird]

He meant spray carb cleaner on the engine to see if there are vacuum leaks. If there are any, the carb cleaner will be sucked in and you will notice a change in idle.

[m374llic4]

i would check with a can of carb cleaner for vac leaks at the cluster of crazy hose under the manifold. also, remove and clean iac.

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[AndrewBird]

Ah, misread your question, my bad.