Rough Idle 2.5 engine (2004)

Moffat5310 · Post by **Moffat5310** » Sat Sep 22, 2018 8:56 am

Well folks, got all my oil leaks sorted and the engine is as dry as the Sahara. Rocker cover, oil filter housing, sump and crank case.

I’ve found the car pulling really smoothly but as soon as a stop I have a very rough idle. It’s strange as the car drives so well.

The idle is quite distinct. Anyone had anything similar?

andystone · Post by **andystone** » Sat Sep 22, 2018 11:25 am

Have you checked the air intake pipes?

Moffat5310 · Post by **Moffat5310** » Sat Sep 22, 2018 11:33 am

I’ve not Andy, is that the main plastic pipe?

Mike6 · Post by **Mike6** » Sat Sep 22, 2018 5:40 pm

Its the pipes that go from the air filter box into the engine . Check them all out as prone to develop cracks. A crack can be difficult to see so you may need to remove it to inspect. Not a difficult job.

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Sat Sep 22, 2018 7:13 pm

It’s this pipe that commonly splits, usually the small bifurcated bit

https://goo.gl/images/K55uiw
Rob

Moffat5310 · Post by **Moffat5310** » Sat Sep 22, 2018 7:19 pm

Spot on gents. Changed the plugs and stripped the box and pipes out. The wee side bit had a previous repair with glue and tape so have botched it again and will order on Monday.

Thanks for the help.

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