engine throttle and vac settings,320i auto

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Ukhozi
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Post Thu Jul 30, 2020 11:52 am

On my '87 320i automatic there are a two cables on the throttle, I get the accelerator cable and it's stop screw but the other one seems to be connected to the auto box and I can't find a setting for it- Also what's the setting for the stop screw on the vacuum device that seems to stop stalling.

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The other part that's a bit unknown is the attachment on the inlet above the rocker cover that has two pipe on it and a screw adjustment inside, After I replaced the breather pipe from rocker to throttle body I had to screw it almost right in to bring the tickover down.
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Post Thu Jul 30, 2020 6:02 pm

I believe the second cable you mentioned is the kick down cable, and has an adjustment range listed in the Haynes manual.
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Post Thu Jul 30, 2020 6:04 pm

I’m not sure about the second question, I don’t have them on mine (1990 320i auto).
Previous cars:
E46, E90x2, F31
Current cars:
F31 340i, F21, E30