New Tcoupe owner !!!

[88turbocoupe]

Hi i just bought an 88 tc its in great shape but when i strart it the rpm's go up to about 2-3 thou, i tried to lower the idle but when i do it starts to sputer then makes a popping sound from the passenger side.
i think that maybe its the timing thats off or could it be that it just needs a good tuneup please help i love the car and i want to get it running good, it also has a major exhaust leak.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Liquid_force]

These cars need a lot of attention to be kept running smoothly, but once they're running well you can't help but fall in love.

If you have any doubts that the plugs and wires aren't in good shape that's a good place to start. It's crucial that you use motorcraft parts on these cars. The sparkplugs you'll need are autolite 764's if I remember correctly. It's also a good idea to check the cap and rotor for corrosion. They're not very expensive to replace with quality parts.

If the idle problems are still there after you've done that - this would be the next step:
http://www.turbotbird.com/techinfo/idletpsadjustment.html