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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Justins145bhpMK1 on 01 June 2005, 20:41

Title: ISV
Post by: Justins145bhpMK1 on 01 June 2005, 20:41

Where is it on my 16v. The car is crap from cold start and idle so I am going to give it the once over at the weekend.

Title: Re: ISV
Post by: pegasus on 01 June 2005, 20:55

This is the ISV - just above and to the left of the distributor cap

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v303/pegasus26/CIMG0438.jpg)

Title: Re: ISV
Post by: Justins145bhpMK1 on 02 June 2005, 07:55

cheers!!

Title: Re: ISV
Post by: bigpoppa81 on 02 June 2005, 08:36

might sound stupid but how do you clean it on a mk2 91 8v?

Title: Re: ISV
Post by: rubjonny on 02 June 2005, 16:12

Leave it running in a bucket of petrol is the best way

Title: Re: ISV
Post by: bigpoppa81 on 02 June 2005, 18:25

Quote from: rubjonny on 02 June 2005, 16:12

Leave it running in a bucket of petrol is the best way

im really new to this car mechanic lark- how do u put in a bucket and keep it running?

Title: Re: ISV
Post by: eyeletboy on 02 June 2005, 18:43

i think what he means is just leave it in a bucket of petrol.i cleaned mine out with thinners and alcohol.you can use carb cleaner as well.

Title: Re: ISV
Post by: rubjonny on 02 June 2005, 21:16

I mean put it in a container of petrol with it plugged in and buzzing :)  This isn't strictly necessary though, but gives it a proper cleanout.  If you just chuck it in a container leaving it to sit for a while & shake it about now and again it should do the trick.

You shouldn't use carb cleaner though as its abrasive and can damage the ISV internally, petrol, white spirit etc does the job just fine.

Title: Re: ISV
Post by: wellfan on 03 June 2005, 14:15

"i think what he means is just leave it in a bucket of petrol.i cleaned mine out with thinners and alcohol.you can use carb cleaner as well".
eyeletboy.
What do you recommend, vodka or whisky or did you have some other alcohol in mind, seems a terrible waste! :smiley: