Kalgorn Posted October 27, 2005 Report Posted October 27, 2005 What would I need to clean the idle air control valve? And does anyone have a picture of where it is? I know it's on the throttle body but I haven't checked my Haynes manual yet (worthless book anyway). Cleaning this may fix my stalling problem. Thanks. Quote
TeeJay3800 Posted October 27, 2005 Report Posted October 27, 2005 Its on the top of the throttle body. Two torx hold it on. Just use a degreaser (Simple Green Automotive is the best). You can see it there on the upper left of the TB. Quote
Kalgorn Posted October 27, 2005 Author Report Posted October 27, 2005 Cool beans. Thanks. I've got some simple green sitting around. Quote
Pabz Posted October 27, 2005 Report Posted October 27, 2005 What about carb cleaner, like say gunk carb medic? Quote
94CutlassSLCoupe Posted October 27, 2005 Report Posted October 27, 2005 I've used carb cleaner before Quote
jdcutty Posted October 27, 2005 Report Posted October 27, 2005 Yep, carb clean or brake clean would do you well. Quote
THe_DeTAiL3R Posted October 27, 2005 Report Posted October 27, 2005 You can even soak the fucker in gasoline, I've done it before... Quote
Kalgorn Posted October 28, 2005 Author Report Posted October 28, 2005 What size torx is it? I need to pick one up because all I have is a T-60 for caliper bolts. I've got a bunch of allen wrenches but I don't think they will work too well but I've heard it's sometimes possible. Quote
mihela816 Posted October 28, 2005 Report Posted October 28, 2005 It's a T15. Pick one up, guaranteed you'll use it again. Quote
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