1974 911 2.7L with 2100rpm idle? What's wrong?
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During this winter I've been tasked with starting up our 911 to let it run and heat up to operating temperature over the course of 30-45 minutes at a time, at least once a month. Normally it would jump between 900-1100 at the start then settle in at 1000-1100rpm. On this last start-up, I used my regular procedure, pulling up the throttle choke to give it more gas rather than pumping the gas peddle. after about 20-25 minutes it, it warmed up to about 140 and jumped up to 2100rpm on it's own; without me being in the car or applying any throttle. After 5 minutes, it didn't settle back down to 1000-1100 like before so I shut her down for a minute, then turned her back on. She went back to a regular idle between 1000-1100, but as soon as the peddle was lightly pressed, it went back up to 2100rpm. I can't find a direct answer to this one, but I'm assuming it might have something to do with a sensor, or throttle linkage or throttle body, or valves? Has anyone had this problem or knows what the cause and solution might be? I'm not so mechanically inclined to sort through the car to find out. We're not taking the car out until it warms up a lot here so I'm also wondering how safe it'd be to drive to the mechanic if we cannot fix it in the garage?
I can put up a video if needed to better explain the problem.
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I can put up a video if needed to better explain the problem.
Thanks
Karl
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I'm not sure where to look or how to check. It's my dad's car and I've never down any more than start it up, let it run and basic TLC. I'm not really mechanically inclined as I've never worked on a car before; but if you could tell me where to look and check this, unless it's under the car, I can check right now.
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Honestly, I'd not be to concerned about it right now. It would require a bit of tinkering and if you are not one to dive in with both hands....then maybe just keep her warm and cozy until the snow thaws.
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...could be this:
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Honestly, I'd not be to concerned about it right now. It would require a bit of tinkering and if you are not one to dive in with both hands....then maybe just keep her warm and cozy until the snow thaws.
...could be this:
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Porsche 911 Warm Up Regulator "WUR" Removal & Replacement Instructions Motor Meister - YouTube
...could be this:
(sorry about the MM link.
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Porsche 911 Warm Up Regulator "WUR" Removal & Replacement Instructions Motor Meister - YouTube
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If you can do that then checking compression and adjusting valves is only a few quick confidence building lessons down the road.
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Well, the guys that will know for sure what is wrong will be along when they get off work. ....unlike myself that just keeps myself entertained between naps. ![hiha](https://rennlist.com/forums/graemlins/roflmao.gif)
If you can do that then checking compression and adjusting valves is only a few quick confidence building lessons down the road.![Cheers](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/beerchug.gif)
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If you can do that then checking compression and adjusting valves is only a few quick confidence building lessons down the road.
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Right now, it's been about 10 minutes since I started her up, throttle lever up, and she's stable at 1000rpm; but it doesn't sound pleasant. Almost rough as it appears that I can hear the fuel injectors(ticking or clicking sound?).
Update: at about 20 minutes now and the idle sounds much smoother than previously stated. Idle is now jumping between 1050-1100rpm, oil pressure is currently at 20.
Update 2: 25-30 minutes now and the idle is still smooth sounding, with a steady idle at 1150rpm(I reckon it's her happy idle point) with minimal movement. Oil pressure is still at 20 and engine temp. is at 130. Nothing else has changed yet
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Umm.... how do I check compression and valve adjustments?![Confused](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/confused.gif)
Right now, it's been about 10 minutes since I started her up, throttle lever up, and she's stable at 1000rpm; but it doesn't sound pleasant. Almost rough as it appears that I can hear the fuel injectors(ticking or clicking sound?).
Update: at about 20 minutes now and the idle sounds much smoother than previously stated. Idle is now jumping between 1050-1100rpm, oil pressure is currently at 20.
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Right now, it's been about 10 minutes since I started her up, throttle lever up, and she's stable at 1000rpm; but it doesn't sound pleasant. Almost rough as it appears that I can hear the fuel injectors(ticking or clicking sound?).
Update: at about 20 minutes now and the idle sounds much smoother than previously stated. Idle is now jumping between 1050-1100rpm, oil pressure is currently at 20.
Compression and all that was just me joking around.
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Sorry another update: I started her up again, this time with the throttle lever down and she idled fine at 1150rpm as always. But when I applied throttle it jumped back up to 2050rpm and refuses to go back down on its own.
Here are two videos I just made made:
This first one is startup with the throttle lever up, after a 30 minute warm-up period.
Last edited by Karl_W944; 02-25-2014 at 05:39 PM.
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How cold is it where the car is? Just letting it sit there and run isn't a good idea. Drive it to get it to operating temp.
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can you disconnect the throttle linkage at the motor and rev it by hand? That will at least eliminate binding in the tunnel or at the pedal.
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I was always taught to let the car run for 30-45 minutes at least once a month in the winter so the oil and other such fluids don't freeze over too.
as for the throttle linkage, if it doesn't take a lift, specific OEM tools, or an hour, I'll try to do that tomorrow morning. I'll just need to find a tutorial and I should be all set.
Last edited by Karl_W944; 02-25-2014 at 10:31 PM.