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robb
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idle speed

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Hi everyone just wondered what the tickover speed should be on my 2.0 16 valve engine it is idling at 950 rpm which seems a bit fast to me thanks in advance ......Rob
1997 406 2.0 petrol estate lx..D8.............OH dear where does this nut go?
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My book reads 850rpm for tickover +or- 50.
robb
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Re: idle speed

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Thanks Jasper anyone know how to adjust it down a touch thanks ....Rob
1997 406 2.0 petrol estate lx..D8.............OH dear where does this nut go?
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Re: idle speed

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Sorry, my book reads "not adjustable".
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Re: idle speed

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Thanks again Jasper :)
1997 406 2.0 petrol estate lx..D8.............OH dear where does this nut go?
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Believe me, it could be worse...
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Re: idle speed

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I know :cheesy: :cheesy:
1997 406 2.0 petrol estate lx..D8.............OH dear where does this nut go?
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