first problem...
 

and thanks to you guys...a 5 minute solution
too much heat...
just felt down there, felt the loose drive rod, then no clip, and only 1/2 the 'pinch' bushing...
checked with a light...done
the dreaded 'heating clip'

ordered a couple with clips...among other stuff :D
secured with a tie wrap until they arrive...

this is why this place is great, one search and wham...problem solved...

thanks

second problem
 

hope they are all this easy...

idle started fluctuating...was stable...
did some searching...

idle adjusting screw...gone...lol

anybody know the thread pitch so I can plug it until I get the part?

I think I have one that you can have....

LMK, Keith

thnx, very generous but I already added 2 to my Pelican order...
if it's back ordered I may take you up on your offer, then I'll send you one when mine arrive...

I did a field expedient fix:
a plastic push nut, ~1.5" long, tight fit, 1/2" head...
put some foam tape on the underside of the head for sealing...
got car hot
inserted plug until I got ~800 rpm with AC and lights on...
goes to 1000 or so when AC and lights off...
then stabilizes ~900
feels fine, no stutter or stalling...

while messing around, pulled battery, cleaned tray, drain hole and all terminals including body ground...

the RS4 has sat for a week now...it's feeling jealous

problem 1 solved: new clip/bushing installed...very simple

waiting on idle screw, shipped today...