I ASSume this is on the 450SE(L)?

Sounds like the additional air valve is acting up as far as the idle goes.

As far as the running warm goes...has the radiator been cleaned OR re-cored?
Does the clutch fan work?

Aux fan should come on at 100C +-2C even with A/C off.

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