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DISCUSSION => General Topics => Topic started by: jason318is on July 29, 2008, 03:45:00 AM

Title: RE: how best to clean out a Idle control Valve.
Post by: jason318is on July 29, 2008, 03:45:00 AM

Hi all,
        whats the best way to clean out a idle control valve?  is it simply a case of straying in WD40 or degreaser??

cheers

jason

Title: RE: how best to clean out a Idle control Valve.
Post by: vatos_p on July 29, 2008, 06:05:36 AM

The best cleaner for this case is Carb-cleaner , or Brake-cleaner
forch has some good quality cleaners , i use them years now with no problem...

Title: RE: how best to clean out a Idle control Valve.
Post by: Cobra Jet on July 29, 2008, 01:33:34 PM

Jason,

Go to your nearest parts store or convenience store (Walmart, KMart, etc) - and get a can of brake cleaner (Brakleen works best) and a can of WD40.

Remove the ICV from the vehicle.

Spray the brake cleaner thouroughly inside of the ICV and then let it soak for about 10-15 mins.  After letting it soak, shake the ICV so that the cruddy liquid comes out.  Soak it again, then do the same procedure, shake it out and then let it dry for about 20 minuntes.  After it has dried, squirt WD40 inside the chamber and now reinstall.  You should notice a difference in idle and while driving.