Date:         Fri, 10 Dec 2004 10:56:40 -0800
Reply-To:     Tom Sinclair <neeemo@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         Tom Sinclair <neeemo@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: cleaning or R&R'ing the idle control valve
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Twenty or so million years ago when I worked on
Vanagons at a dealer, VW had us thread a small set
screw into the stabilizer valve to hold it open
slightly--apparently it would stick shut--and then
reset all the engine settings.  I can't recall how
well it worked or for how long.

Tom
2.5 Tdi On The Way


--- "kdlewis_wasting_time@access4less.net"
<kdlewis_wasting_time@ACCESS4LESS.NET> wrote:

> 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
> >
> >
> > =====
> > 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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