Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2021 08:31:39 -0700
Reply-To: Bruce Todd <beeceetee@GMAIL.COM>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Bruce Todd <beeceetee@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Idle gremlins still at play
In-Reply-To: <29e901d78f45$25133490$6f399db0$@gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
Nice find Stuart - I look forward to the report. Not a bad price
considering used ones can go for that and other refurbished units can be
much more.
Bruce
On Wednesday, August 11, 2021, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com>
wrote:
> Right, the ICV is pretty bulletproof. The biggest problem with the ICU is
> it's located in a wet area and it's an unsealed microprocessor. 30 years
> is an incredible lifetime in this location. I've seen more than a few not
> properly installed on their brackets and lying on the "floor" of the back
> air vent cavity where they get really wet. I'll soon be able to report on
> Module Master.
>
> Stuart
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Neil <musomuso@gmail.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 11:11 PM
> To: stuartmacm@gmail.com
> Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com
> Subject: Re: Idle gremlins still at play
>
> Hi Stuart.
>
> Well, that makes sense. Looks like Ben is asking 80-120 CAD. And who knows
> how long it would last. Or just delete the IC system. < grin >
>
> Ben also has the ICV but in my experience, that type of valve doesn't go
> bad that often.
>
> Nice to see what looks like a "cottage industry" covering the ICU.
>
> Neil.
>
> On 8/11/21, stuartmacm@gmail.com <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > The last used ICU I got cost me $100. I have not used these folks
> > yet, but I've got a failed unit ready to send:
> > https://modulemaster.com/products/vw-volkswagen-vanagon-1986-1991-idle-
> controller-rebuild
> > They are all old now, and will ultimately fail, so I think this may
> > be a better option than used.
> >
> > Stuart
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of
> > Neil
> > Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 8:05 PM
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: Re: Idle gremlins still at play
> >
> > ..... So, if you want to swap ICU"s to test, Bens Place in Quebec
> > (Montreal area?) may still be selling used WBX parts.
>
>
> --
> Neil n
>
> VE7TBN
>
> 1988 Westy 50º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt
>
> 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8
>
> VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
>
| 
