SYCKDC23

Can an incorrect replacement of a valve cover cause an idle issue?

Underneath of my spark plug cover I dont have any bolts over top of the rings and I was told that causes an idle issue because oil leaks out and into the spark plugs?

This is on a 2001 integra gsr... but the motor is a 95 gsr.

and also

after the car is warmed up, whenever I come to a stop the car will idle up to almost 2500 rpms.... Same thing if I put the car in nuetral while rolling. Seems like every time I press in the clutch when puttin the car in first at a stop it will idle to 2500...

any suggestions?

Fabrik8

Ok, here's the solution:

1. Remove valvecover.
2. Install plug tube seals.
3. Reinstall valvecover.
4. Proceed to troubleshoot actual idle problem.

oodie

Go get valve cover grommets there like a dollar a piece at dealership. Also that has nothing to do with your idle problem.

SYCKDC23

I was told it would cause an idle issue because of the oil getting in the spark plugs

....okay no help.....

Then what can I do to stop my car my idling high every time i come to a stop?

oodie

Tps sensor might be off alittle. Also check your Idle Air Control Valve might needs to be cleaned. Any check engine lights? Could be a vaccum leak. Takes some Carb cleaner and spray around intake manifold and throttle body for leak. If no check engine light my vote goes to a leak somewhere.

JStab

sounds like its time for a new engine

SYCKDC23

time for new engine... no... its new.... well newer..

Got a few CEL, one for fuel trim malfunction.... misfire.... then some other one

I bought a new tps and Ive cleaned the iacv....

Also, if I turn the a/c on it idles at 1500 and doesnt bog down nor stall. Ive adjusted the screw on the throttle body... no help. Some days it wont do it at all and runs perfect.

I know I need a new radiator, and I think I need a new front o2 sensor, i get 120 miles to a tank at the most. Unless I;m on the highway

250

NEVER EVER EVER DO THIS!

On 99% of cars (MAP controlled, not sure about MAF cars), this screw is set at a VERY specific Minimum air flow point that the computer ASSUMES is flowing through the tb at idle. if you f*ck with this screw, you throw off EVERY calculation your computer makes about idle. i hope you know where that screw was.

eXploited

Get some Carb Cleaner and spray around your engine to check for leaks.

SYCKDC23

Why would there be a leak... the car idles perfect when the ac is on..