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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: tim145tim on 20 February 2008, 13:27

Title: mk3 gti 16v ISv
Post by: tim145tim on 20 February 2008, 13:27

Hi guys where is the ISV?
whats it look like?

how do you all recommend cleaning it?

Title: Re: mk3 gti 16v ISv
Post by: Pete Taylor on 20 February 2008, 17:59

Take off the ignition leads from the black plastic tray then remove the 3 allen head bolts, you'll see the ISV under there, leave it soaking in petrol to clean it

Title: Re: mk3 gti 16v ISv
Post by: tim145tim on 20 February 2008, 19:36

Would a good zap with carb cleaner do the trick?

Title: Re: mk3 gti 16v ISv
Post by: nelds on 20 February 2008, 19:38

what is an ISv and what does it do.... :grin:.. ( i cut hair for a living).... :grin:....benefits from cleaning..??

Title: Re: mk3 gti 16v ISv
Post by: DazVR6 on 20 February 2008, 23:34

ISV=Idle Stabilization Valve, helps memter enough air for the engine to idle. If broken or dirty can cause a bad/unstable idle or cause your car to stall.

I cleaned mine out on my 16v with Wynns carb cleaner, just kept sprayin it in there till what came out was clear and not oily/mucky.

Title: Re: mk3 gti 16v ISv
Post by: oggy on 21 February 2008, 10:20

Acetone, white spirit, carb cleaner, petrol - any decent solvent will so, just make sure it doesn't react with the gaskets involved. The important thing is that the sliding valve is free to move at all times. Spray with light oil after cleaning.

Title: Re: mk3 gti 16v ISv
Post by: tim145tim on 21 February 2008, 18:08

Quote from: nelds on 20 February 2008, 19:38

what is an ISv and what does it do.... :grin:.. ( i cut hair for a living).... :grin:....benefits from cleaning..??

try lawyer


I though the whole point of this forum was that people that are on here all the time can help out those who dont have the time to fiddle around with their cars 24-7?

Title: Re: mk3 gti 16v ISv
Post by: eightyeightmph on 22 February 2008, 14:17

Quote from: tim145tim on 21 February 2008, 18:08

Quote from: nelds on 20 February 2008, 19:38

what is an ISv and what does it do.... :grin:.. ( i cut hair for a living).... :grin:....benefits from cleaning..??

try lawyer


I though the whole point of this forum was that people that are on here all the time can help out those who dont have the time to fiddle around with their cars 24-7?

Dude! Chill pill, I think he was refering to himself! :rolleyes: