94 celica isc

i got most of my cold idle issue taken care of...
but i would like to pull the idle air valve off and clean it...
if i pull off the throttle body is there a gasket that needs replaced
or do i need a dab of RTV?
thanks

"Pop-N-Fresh" <linux.server@charter.net> wrote in message
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>i got most of my cold idle issue taken care of...
> but i would like to pull the idle air valve off and clean it...
> if i pull off the throttle body is there a gasket that needs replaced
> or do i need a dab of RTV?
> thanks
>[/color]

My guess is that if there is a gasket, it would be a rubber gasket and not
RTV. If it does happen to be RTV, make sure you get one that specifically
says that it does not harm O2 sensors.
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Ray O
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If its a 3sge based engine its got a gasket, but its a thin metal one
if its like my '91 (very similar design). You could re-use the metal
gasket with some 02 sensor safe sealer in a thin smear.

its a 5sfe

Pop-N-Fresh wrote:[color=blue]
> its a 5sfe[/color]

Ahh just whip it off, gaskets are only cheap as chips anyway.

got any tips for cleaning the idle speed control valve?
Coyoteboy wrote:[color=blue]
> Pop-N-Fresh wrote:[color=green]
> > its a 5sfe[/color]
>
> Ahh just whip it off, gaskets are only cheap as chips anyway.[/color]

"Pop-N-Fresh" <linux.server@charter.net> wrote in message
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> got any tips for cleaning the idle speed control valve?
> Coyoteboy wrote:[color=green]
>> Pop-N-Fresh wrote:[color=darkred]
>> > its a 5sfe[/color]
>>
>> Ahh just whip it off, gaskets are only cheap as chips anyway.[/color]
>[/color]
You're not really supposed to clean the idle air control valve; there are a
couple of pages of tests in the factory service manual. If you do try to
clean it, I'd use rubbing alcohol and q-tips.
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Ray O
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Ray O wrote:
not really supposed to clean the idle air control valve; there are a[color=blue]
> couple of pages of tests in the factory service manual. If you do try to
> clean it, I'd use rubbing alcohol and q-tips.[/color]
[color=blue]
>From past experience id say the best method is a can of carb cleaner -[/color]
worked a treat on at least 3 ive done, inlcuding stupid renault ones
that screw up all the time. I wouldnt really go with any sort of major
physical contact other than a quick wipe with a soft cloth.

J

i was gonna remove the throttlebody then remove the isc and spray it
with O2 sensor safe TB cleaner.... does that sound like a safe
solution?
Coyoteboy wrote:[color=blue]
> Ray O wrote:
> not really supposed to clean the idle air control valve; there are a[color=green]
> > couple of pages of tests in the factory service manual. If you do try to
> > clean it, I'd use rubbing alcohol and q-tips.[/color]
>[color=green]
> >From past experience id say the best method is a can of carb cleaner -[/color]
> worked a treat on at least 3 ive done, inlcuding stupid renault ones
> that screw up all the time. I wouldnt really go with any sort of major
> physical contact other than a quick wipe with a soft cloth.
>
> J[/color]

"Pop-N-Fresh" <linux.server@charter.net> wrote in message
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>i was gonna remove the throttlebody then remove the isc and spray it
> with O2 sensor safe TB cleaner.... does that sound like a safe
> solution?
> Coyoteboy wrote:[color=green]
>> Ray O wrote:
>> not really supposed to clean the idle air control valve; there are a[color=darkred]
>> > couple of pages of tests in the factory service manual. If you do try
>> > to
>> > clean it, I'd use rubbing alcohol and q-tips.[/color]
>>[color=darkred]
>> >From past experience id say the best method is a can of carb cleaner -[/color]
>> worked a treat on at least 3 ive done, inlcuding stupid renault ones
>> that screw up all the time. I wouldnt really go with any sort of major
>> physical contact other than a quick wipe with a soft cloth.
>>
>> J[/color]
>[/color]

it is safe to spray the throttle body. I would not spray the idle air
control valve directly. Spray a cotton swab or rag and then wipe out the
IAC.
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Ray O
(correct punctuation to reply)