Cel After Starter Install?

[Captain]

Hey Guys,

I was wondering if after installing the starter, I now have an air leak causing the CEL. How do you deterimine the proper angle of the throttle body when bolting it back to the intake base. Also, I had a bit of a time centering the intake prior to bolting back the throttle body. One more thing, when I fire her up for the first time, the engine turns right over but revs up to about 2000 rpm's on a cold engine without ever applying any gas pedal. Is this normal to have it rev that high on the initial start? Engine at idle has a very small miss it seems because the rpm needle fluctuates very little. I may have to spring for the Durametric and go from there.

Thanks,

[Loren]

Yes, it sounds like you have an air leak.

Fault codes would likely confirm this.

[Captain]

Yes, it sounds like you have an air leak.

Fault codes would likely confirm this.

OK. Thanks! What about the other items of concern?

[RFM]

Check also if the brittle plastic oil filler tube is not damaged, that happens sometimes when replacing the starter.

[Captain]

Check also if the brittle plastic oil filler tube is not damaged, that happens sometimes when replacing the starter.

Where do I look for any damage to the oil filler tube? Would this cause a CEL? Thanks

[wvicary]

Yes a broken oil fill tube will cause a CEL. It's best to find a garage with a smoke machine to trace vacuum leaks.