XJ6 S3 Adjusting idle - How the hell?!!
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XJ6 S3 Adjusting idle - How the hell?!!
Hello all!
So i am holed up with a cold in bed but been thinking about adjusting the idle.
Prior to getting a cold i had adjusted the butterfly which went swell.
Could you please tell / show me how the hell I am meant to get my Hex into that blasted hole???!!!
How have you guys hacked the hex key to fit? I just cant get to it. No matter what i do.
I would appreciated any pics and advice!!!
Thank you!
So i am holed up with a cold in bed but been thinking about adjusting the idle.
Prior to getting a cold i had adjusted the butterfly which went swell.
Could you please tell / show me how the hell I am meant to get my Hex into that blasted hole???!!!
How have you guys hacked the hex key to fit? I just cant get to it. No matter what i do.
I would appreciated any pics and advice!!!
Thank you!
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Some do cut off an allen key to suit, yes
I use a allen socket. I can just wiggle it into place and turn it with my thumb and forefinger.
If the screw is very hard to turn (they often are) it's probably gummed-up underneath.....and the air passage is likely gummed-up as well. The fix here is to remove the air distribution block and clean things up. Order a new gasket first. On removal you'll see the 'over run valve'....which looks like a spring. Pay close attention to how it is installed so you don't reinstall it backwards
Cheers
DD
I use a allen socket. I can just wiggle it into place and turn it with my thumb and forefinger.
If the screw is very hard to turn (they often are) it's probably gummed-up underneath.....and the air passage is likely gummed-up as well. The fix here is to remove the air distribution block and clean things up. Order a new gasket first. On removal you'll see the 'over run valve'....which looks like a spring. Pay close attention to how it is installed so you don't reinstall it backwards
Cheers
DD
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Some do cut off an allen key to suit, yes
I use a allen socket. I can just wiggle it into place and turn it with my thumb and forefinger.
If the screw is very hard to turn (they often are) it's probably gummed-up underneath.....and the air passage is likely gummed-up as well. The fix here is to remove the air distribution block and clean things up. Order a new gasket first. On removal you'll see the 'over run valve'....which looks like a spring. Pay close attention to how it is installed so you don't reinstall it backwards
Cheers
DD
I use a allen socket. I can just wiggle it into place and turn it with my thumb and forefinger.
If the screw is very hard to turn (they often are) it's probably gummed-up underneath.....and the air passage is likely gummed-up as well. The fix here is to remove the air distribution block and clean things up. Order a new gasket first. On removal you'll see the 'over run valve'....which looks like a spring. Pay close attention to how it is installed so you don't reinstall it backwards
Cheers
DD
What size socket would I need? The allen is a 7/32 correct?
and is there anything I need to look out for when taking apart and cleaning the block?
trying to find a gasket but no joy so far!
thank you
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just re read and yes 7/32. Currenlty have a cold so my brain is on and off.
will hit up the gasket number tomorrow.
Trying not to sound too like a noob but is is just air flowing through there correct?
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