First DIY - sort of
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Racer
Joined: Jun 2003
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From: Redlands, CA
First DIY - sort of
For the last few weeks my idle has been slowly oscillating from 800 to about 1800 rpm's, especially when cold. Today, the idle was staying high, around 2000 rpm, at stop lights.
Sooo, a quick search of Rennlist turned-up information about the idle stabilizer valve (ISV) and a link to Robin's site with a DIY.
It is amazing how dirty it was, and the little thing inside (I don't want to get technical here) was not turning at all. After 1/2 can of brake fluid, all was good. It is a very easy fix, and after supervising my son through the process, I had a clean ISV.
The idle is now stable and very smooth.
Being totally mechanically challenged, this same problem with my other car would have meant a trip to the mechanic and probably a $75 charge. With Rennlist behind me, I figured out what the problem was, bravely took screw driver to car, and tackled this 15 minute job on my own. To be totally honest, I did the research and provided project oversight, and my son did the actual manual labor.
What self satisfaction My first repair ever, on any car. This alone pays for about 4 years of Rennlist membership.
Rennlist works!
Sooo, a quick search of Rennlist turned-up information about the idle stabilizer valve (ISV) and a link to Robin's site with a DIY.
It is amazing how dirty it was, and the little thing inside (I don't want to get technical here) was not turning at all. After 1/2 can of brake fluid, all was good. It is a very easy fix, and after supervising my son through the process, I had a clean ISV.
The idle is now stable and very smooth.
Being totally mechanically challenged, this same problem with my other car would have meant a trip to the mechanic and probably a $75 charge. With Rennlist behind me, I figured out what the problem was, bravely took screw driver to car, and tackled this 15 minute job on my own. To be totally honest, I did the research and provided project oversight, and my son did the actual manual labor.
What self satisfaction My first repair ever, on any car. This alone pays for about 4 years of Rennlist membership.
Rennlist works!
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Glad that worked out, Don! BTW, I hope you meant to say "brake cleaner" and not "brake fluid." You are right about this membership and board "working." It is a great place because of the great people on it. Now as for "saving you money," well that all depends on how long you can hold out before succumbing to the temptation to mod the car 
Take care, and "pay it forward."
Edward
Take care, and "pay it forward."
Edward
