Date:         Fri, 10 Dec 2004 13:29:48 -0500
Reply-To:     kdlewis_wasting_time@ACCESS4LESS.NET
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From:         "kdlewis_wasting_time@access4less.net"
              <kdlewis_wasting_time@ACCESS4LESS.NET>
Subject:      Re: cleaning or R&R'ing the idle control valve
Comments: To: Matthew <mpteleski@YAHOO.COM>
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Matthew,
It's a little known fact that these are adjustable. There is
a hole in between the two connections on the plug. With a
3mm allen (if memory serves me) withdraw a set screw. Use a
2.5 mm allen to access the adjustment screw. You can do the
adjustment while the car is running if first you remove the
rubber boot on the plug. Turn in small increments. CW lowers
idle. Also affected is how fast rpms drop to idle speed.
Good Luck.
> I have 2 idle control valves. One put the idle at
> ~2200 and the other at ~350. Both are old and tired,
> but so is the vehicle it is on. Anyways, is there a
> way to clean or fix these things? maybe spray some
> carb-cleaner in them or wd-40?
>
> thanks
> matthew
> 86 syncro singlcab
> 86 syncro westy 1.9TD
>
>
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> Matthew Pollard         "Racing with the wind and flirting
> with death Dept. Of Chemistry     So have a cup of coffee
> and catch your breath" University of Idaho
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>
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