Idling Problems

[PKRWUD]

The IAC gasket isn't the problem, it's that the valve gets dirty, and needs to be cleaned out with Brakleen (green can). Once that's done, reinstall it with a new gasket.

I presume you mean that you had to take the distributor cap off, rather than removing the entire distributor. Clean the contacts, apply a thin smudge of dielectric grease to the tip of the rotor, and button it back up.

When you're finished, reset the ECM by disconnecting the negative battery post, and then turning on the headlight switch to drain the capacitors, turn the light switch off, connect the battery, and test drive the car.

Take care,
~Chris