robmug

Hi all

In an attempt to cure my stalling when cold, I've decided to spend some time this evening cleaning the ISV (Idle Speed control Valve) and the air flow sensor flap.

1st question. Which is the ISV.

2nd question - how easy is it ti remove the airflow meter assembly & clean? Any pitfalls I should be aware of?

ian c - u.k

rob ,
post a picture and wiull point them out to you
have you got a can of carb cleaner ???

robmug

Ian - pic posted. No carb cleaner, but I do have a can of solvent...

John Boggiano

ISV...

ian c - u.k

rob
john beat me to it !!

carb cleaner is better , plus it has a nice smell
failing that i would use isopropyl alchohol

what solvent you got ??

ian c - u.k

john ,
that is one clean engine !!!

adewatson

Rob,

I believe it's fairly easy to clean aparently according to my mechanic it picks up carbon deposits.

When she went in for service earlier this week I called in to check progress and my car was sat idling very erratically. This was at 3pm and I picked the car up at 4.30pm with the problem solved and the ISV cleaned.

You'll be pleased to know it has completely cured my cold stalling issues.

Adrian

John Boggiano

I know, but it's Rob's!

robmug

Thanks John...how do I clean it...does it come apart easily?

John Boggiano

Rob, you want to glue up that soundproofing. I did a great job with 'No More Nails' from B&Q!

robmug

Ian

I've got a can of Amberklene FE10 (A powerful, fast evaoporating degreasing solvent that leaves no residue). No idea what's in it!

ian c - u.k

clean it by spraying loads of carb cleaner in it , then wipe , then do it again , then wipe , then re-fit !!!
easy

sometimes you have to let them soaj in carb cleaner overnight , depends on how contaminated it is

ian c - u.k

rob
read the tin , see if it says
ipa , or isopropanol , or isopropyl achohol .

i aint no chemist , so i aint gonna recommend you use it . sorry .

can it not wait till tommorrow when you spent a couple of quid on an earosol of carbueretta cleaner ??

robmug

Sounds like I'd better get some carb cleaner & do the job tomorrow then!

ian c - u.k

maybe someone else will reply with good news !!