[elemgee]

I wrote in a couple of weeks ago with an erratic idle problem. After removing the intake manifold and replacing the PCV valve and then putting it all back together, my car was idling erratically (between 500 and 750 rpms) to the point where it would turn off. I checked all the hose connections, they looked fine. I rechecked everything, even removed and cleaned the idle adjustment valve. Nothing worked so I took it to a mechanic. They called shortly after I dropped it off and told me that I had leaks at both intake manifold gaskets and they needed to be replaced. I was able to order new ones for $30 and replace them in less than an hour (having now become intimately familiar with removing and reattaching the manifold - the mechanic wanted $450).

Well, that fixed the problem. The car now idles normally. Real happy about this - thought I did something that had caused irrevocable damage to the engine. Thought I'd write back and close the loop on this.

Thanks.