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    Considering ANY car with power steering will have idle flutter sitting idle while turning the wheel, I don't know that I would be TOO concerned, but ya, that makes sense.

    At least you have it narrowed down. Now start small and work your way through the system for possible culprits.

    Let the fun begin!
    Gary Noonan
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    'nother set of numbers, this time ambient temperature 90ºF after driving for approx 30 minutes in light city traffic (never broke 40mph, never stopped for more than 30 sec at a time)

    Idle while in Drive, AC full blast

    Water Temp - 184ºF
    RPM - 775
    Throttle Pos - 0
    Air/Fuel Ratio - 14.7
    HP - 12.8
    Voltage - 12.8
    Intake Temp - 155
    Gallons/Hr - .76
    IGN - 18
    Engine Load - 6
    Closed Loop
    Manifold Pressure - 6.6


    Idle while in Drive, AC off

    Water Temp - 191ºF
    RPM - 785
    Throttle Pos - 0
    Air/Fuel Ratio - 14.7
    HP - 10.4
    Voltage - 13.7
    Intake Temp - 159
    Gallons/Hr - .63
    IGN - 18
    Engine Load - 5
    Closed Loop
    Manifold Pressure - 5.4

    Idle while in neutral, AC off

    Water Temp - 190ºF
    RPM - 858
    Throttle Pos - 0
    Air/Fuel Ratio - 14.7
    HP - 7.8
    Voltage - 13.7
    Intake Temp - 163
    Gallons/Hr - ??
    IGN - 16
    Engine Load - 3
    Closed Loop
    Manifold Pressure - 3.9


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