In a message dated 98-07-08 13:28:34 EDT, shea@GTSDESIGN.COM writes:

<< even though my recent trip went smoothly in my 80 westy i did notice
 > when i first start this 2 liter, air cooled that the idle hunts up to
 > 1000 rpm, then down to almost stalling then back again over and over.
 > once driven and warm idle is rock solid arounf 800-900 rpm.
 >
 > is this indicative of idle stabilizer or would a bum stabilizer show up
 > all the time?  i beleive this federal model does not have an oxy sensor.
 >
 > any suggestions?
 >
 > thanks
 > eric
 > henning@fp.com >>
Hi Eric, turn in the idle speed screw in one turn clockwise to see if that
helps. If it doesnt, turn car off, unplug the two connectors going to idle
stabalizer control unit, it's the black box on the left front of the engine
bay, plug the connectors together (like having sex), start car, adjust idle to
about 800 RPM, make sure there are no intake leaks, turn car off, plug the two
connectors back in the idle control unit and start the car. Should be fine.
 Michael Modl
87 syncro.