#128729, "Question about my crappy, inconsistent, idle condition"
I havent posted in forever. My car hasnt been registered since 2005. Been garaged all this time. I usually start t monthly. I have a bimmer that has taken all my time and attention. Anyway, heres my question. I am thinking I have water in the tank but need to bounce this off you cats.
I was away on business for quite a few months. I forgot to top her off when I left so she say for 4 months with a 1/4 tank of gas and wasnt started. This was during summer. Anyway, I pulled her out 4 weeks ago to give her my annual wash, wax, and general lovin! Filler her with gas that was treated with "stabil" as she sits for so long. Anyway, last week I started her and every so often she stutters at low RPM if I floor the gas. When I start her I always; 1-Reconnect battery 2-Turn key until I hear fuel pump stop 3-Then I start her 4-I wait until she is at operating temp, then I feather the throttle.
This issue that appeared last week is SUPER inconsistant. Sometimes it appears immediately and lasts a while, other times it comes and goes real quick. It doesnt stay and always throttles away. Sounds like misfiring/backfire/exhaust pop.
Since this appeared I dropped a bottle of dry gas in the tank. The isopropyl type. The condition is still present and I waited 48 hours for the dry gas to really do its thang. When it occurs my A/F gauge always shows a "lean" condition. Full red on the blinky lights.
My vaccum gauge is acting normal. Steady 15inches and drops/raises properly when gassed.
I am puzzled AS IT IS SOOOO INCONSISTENT. Could it be fuel pump? Plugs? I would think if the pump was on the fritz it would do it ALL the time.Or is there still water n the gas that the drygas didnt cure? help!
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