----- Original Message -----
From: "Hansen, Hans C, III (Red), BMSLS" <rhansen@att.com>
To: <Triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, December 15, 2000 4:02 PM
Subject: TR7 Won't Hold an Idle
>
> Fellow LisTRs -
> Last night I purchased (but have not yet received) a 1981 TR7 with fuel
> injection. The car has an immaculate body and paint job. The tan interior
is
> not all that great (and doesn't match the new orange, formerly green,
paint
> job anyway). It needs a new top.
> But, more importantly, the engine won't hold an idle. With my foot (or
> anyone's, I guess) on the gas pedal holding the RPMs at 2000, it purrs
like
> a kitten. But, immediately after releasing the gas, it stalls. Also, there
> are four "pipes" coming off the plenum chamber going toward the driver's
> side of the car and they all have either electrical or duct tape on them.
> Vacuum problem? Depressurize the fuel injection system?
> I'm looking for any advice that this esteemed list can give me in
diagnosing
> and repairing this problem. Please help!!
Hans:
I had a similar Bosch Jetronic fuel injection system in my '83 VW GTI.
The only time I had any trouble with it was when the vacuum line fell of the
brake booster. Same symptoms as your TR, car wouldn't idle.
Check all the vacuum lines, since you've already spotted a duct tape patch
job.
Paul Burr
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