Poor Idle

[dbc]

So, just out the motor back together after replacing the head gasket and reconditioning the head. Fired up first time, sounded horrendous whilst waiting for the hydraulic tappets to refill with oil (!!!) but once settle all seems well....except....

 

When idling it runs a quite rough and is quite juddery. If I pick the revs up to 1000rpm she runs sweet as a nut and in all other driving conditions seems to be absolutely fine.

 

My initial thoughs were something not connected back up but all seems OK next is the IAC valve (Idle Air Control) but I'd have though if this was faulty it would more likely be idling fast.

 

A mechanic friend suggested cleaning out the EGR Valve but I'm not sure if the 2.3 petrol has one? Don'recall seeing / removing one when doing the head.

 

Does this model have an EGR and is so where is it!!??

 

Any other suggestions welcome

 

Thanks

[dbc]

Well, turned out the timing was out!! :)

 

The TIS assembly guide is really poorly written and contradicts itself hence ingnoring it and trying to set up using logic.......that'll learn me!

 

All good now ;)