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On Fri, 2003-02-21 at 14:24, simon wrote: > Simple question I hope; > > My fastback started running very fast at idle today, it could almost drive > itself along the road. > > I tried the idle adjustment knob, but this had no effect. > > How can I get it back to idling properly? > > Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. > Check the throttle cable where it hooks to the pedal. Also, check that the roller arm is free and not rusted. From there, start working your way to the rear. If this is a carbed engine, (saw the .uk in the address), Check for binding throttle linkages. -- Russ Wolfe '66 FB MT '71 FB AT '65 Bug (not running) russw@classicvw.org http://www.classicvw.org ------------------------------------------------------------------- List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list | mailto:gregm@vwtype3.org