ckkrause

Rather than trouble shooting what I thought was an idle problem, I started replacing parts. After replacing the ICV, there was no change in idle. I tried to return the new ICV to no avail. So my loss is your gain...I have a 75K mile ICV available for $65American. It is clean inside and out and works fine. I've attached a picture of the valve below:

-CKKrause

ckkrause

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boobai

Do you by chance still have this?

kylejohnston1

8 years later...I would be impressed if he still has it.

Babalouie

I got a couple of spares if you need. Postage from Australia might be a killer though

cobias1

can the original one possibly be cleaned?

cobias1

scratch that last Q. as I found a vid on youtube...thanks.

Babalouie

Yeah, blast it with about half a can (no joke) of carb cleaner, until the fluid that runs out of it is clear.

sschultze09

Is there a way to test it to make sure its good?

Babalouie

You can hook up 12V to the connector to see if the valve moves smoothly, but I find that just installing it in the car and seeing if it runs better is probably just as easy

sml

what makes you think you need a new one?

cobias1

blasted mine and also found a spigot (maybe right word) underneath it, adjacent to the throttle spring. looks like a vacuum hose goes there but no extra hoses that ive seen so I just plugged it. did about 3/4 of a big can. let dry. reinstalled and its idling like a champ now. thanks guys!
Dan

cobias1

erm revisit....can the entire part be submersed? ive got a parts cleaner bin and was just wondering if I could drop this thing in and let it soak. Thanks for any replies.

Babalouie

I think carb or brake cleaner can make seals or plastic swell up, and so submerging the whole thing in a bowl of cleaner can jam it up inside until it dries out totally over a couple of weeks.

Umm...don't ask how I know

Rocket Rob

I need to clean my ISV soon as part of an engine rebuild. I was planning on using spray cleaner but soaking would be easier.