Cleaning idle control valve

[sleepingcat]

Thought id have a go at cleaning idle control valve today,
dont thinks its ever been done, ive had the car for year now myself.

Do I need to replace gasket when i do this?

 

[Dannyeff]

No its just a gate that opens for air really easy job

 

[sleepingcat]

Brill, thanks danny

 

[CherryVimto]

But if it leaks, the engine will draw in unmetered air which will cause idle/running issues

 

[Glenn_]

When ive cleaned my iscv out on my cossie I used brake cleaner then soaked it in brake fluid over night.

Its worked 3 times for me on the cossie.

 

[sleepingcat]

Thanks guys, i see how mucky it is - if its bad i,ll
try the overnight soak as suggested.

Car runs ok apart from very slight hesitation when
setting off, just want to cross it off the list to keep on top of things.