Engine idle?

[Danny172]

Hey all
I’ve a 98 1.9 with a really unusual idle issue.
The car feels like it’s idling lumpy when you sat in it?
It doesn’t seem to be a misfire, there are no codes, and the car pulls strong and smooth.
You notes the car “rocking”…the only way I can describe it is like the older v8 engines.
The car will shake slightly?
I do have an aftermarket silencer fitted which makes the exhaust louder, and wonder if this could be a contributing factor?
I’m not too worried about it as the car drives A1, just would be nice to know
Cheers
Danny

 

[Rudyrov]

How many miles/Km’s?
Hows the compression, any oil usage between cjanges?

 

[Danny172]

Hi
I’ve not done a compression check, car pulls and drives well, plenty of power!
No oil usage, or smoke.
It literally is just when the revs settle at idle, the car rocks a bit

 

[Danny172]

Hi
I’ve not done a compression check, car pulls and drives well, plenty of power!
No oil usage, or smoke.
It literally is just when the revs settle at idle, the car rocks a bit

It’s only done 84000 miles

 

[Rudyrov]

Have you chrcked for vacum leaks?

 

[Danny172]

Have you chrcked for vacum leaks?

I’ve managed to get hold of a smoke pro, so will give that a whirl!

 

[AntStark]

The 1.9s do idle a little lumpy. If it’s not significant and it drives well I wouldn’t worry too much

 

[Duncodin]

When I start mine (1.9) it idles lumpy for a few minutes. I feel like it's only firing on 3 cylinders. But by the time I've gotten back into the car after closing the garage door it's firing on all 4, super smooth and ready to go.

 

[Rudyrov]

My 2.8 has a slight valve guide seal leak so sometimes its lumpy and then it clears up.

 

[BoxClever]

When I start mine (1.9) it idles lumpy for a few minutes. I feel like it's only firing on 3 cylinders. But by the time I've gotten back into the car after closing the garage door it's firing on all 4, super smooth and ready to go.

Mine is exactly the same, was a bit concerning when i got the car but glad to hear this is pretty normal!

 

[Duncodin]

Mine is exactly the same, was a bit concerning when i got the car but glad to hear this is pretty normal!

Well I wouldn't say it's 'Normal'. I've been meaning to take a look but just never get round to it.

 

[BoxClever]

Well I wouldn't say it's 'Normal'. I've been meaning to take a look but just never get round to it.

Well, the post above yours also says it's kinda OK if it runs well, so I'm not stressing about it.