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Engine revs by itself

Posted: 12/30/18 8:58am Message 1 of 6
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Glen Cove, NY - USA
Joined: 10/4/2014
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Vette(s): 1990 white with red interior
First, when I start her up, I always let the engine warm up for a few minutes. When driving and getting over 40mph, the engine revs and drops, revs and drops. My foot is steady on the gas pedal. The revs are maybe 100rpm, nothing to make the car accelerate. After a few minutes of this, she levels out and runs steady. Anybody experience anything like this? Also, she runs really hot if I get stuck in traffic. I rigged up a way to vacuum the radiator and cleaned out the stuff that got sucked into the shroud. If I am moving, the temp is fine. Thanks!


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Re: Engine revs by itself

Posted: 1/6/19 8:59am Message 2 of 6
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Miller Place, NY - USA
Joined: 7/2/2013
Posts: 51
Vette(s): 1996 Black Cpe., Lt. Beige Int., LT4, 6 Spd., Corsa Exh., K & N, & Chrome Replc. Wheels.
Which transmission does your car have?


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Re: Engine revs by itself

Posted: 1/10/19 5:06pm Message 3 of 6
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Sewell, NJ - USA
Joined: 7/6/2018
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Vette(s): 1988 35th Anniversary 1993 Z07 40th Anniversary (x2)
Hunting RPM sounds like it could be vacuum related, maybe a small leak someplace. Its also possible the throttle position sensor is dirty causing some low rpm fluctuation. Overheating...how hot is it running? The colling fan switch doesnt turn on until coolant temp of around 230. Chris


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Posted: 1/23/19 6:28pm Message 4 of 6
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Glen Cove, NY - USA
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Vette(s): 1990 white with red interior
Stock automatic


Re: Engine revs by itself

Posted: 1/23/19 6:29pm Message 5 of 6
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Glen Cove, NY - USA
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Almost decks the needle so I have to pull over and stop. Thanks


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Posted: 1/24/19 10:39am Message 6 of 6
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Miller Place, NY - USA
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Vette(s): 1996 Black Cpe., Lt. Beige Int., LT4, 6 Spd., Corsa Exh., K & N, & Chrome Replc. Wheels.
When you say "almost decks the needle", I assume you mean the engine revs up to almost the red line?  If so, it sounds like the symptoms you originally described have changed and/or getting worse.  Correct?  What happens after you "have to pull over and stop"?  How many miles are on the car?


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