Cleaned idle regulating valve

[rjbaren]

This may not be anything new and I didn't see anything regarding this valve in our forum so I thought I would mention that I cleaned my idle control valve today. I noticed my car would stall on occasion between shifts. My mechanic suggested I change my Idle control valve and he put in a used one. The car would still stall but on a very rare occasion, like the day before yesterday. I remember seeing a you tube on cleaning the valve with carb cleaner or Brake Clean and decided to try it.
It's very easy to remove the valve on the V8. The valve didn't make any noise when I shook it so I figured it was dirty. I sprayed it down and then you could hear the difference when you shook it. The valve inside moved freely, you could hear it.
After I reinstalled the valve I went for a drive. The idle seemed smoother right off the bat. The RPMs didn't drop below 500 which caused me to drive with one eye on the tachometer. It was a very pleasant drive, as usual, but when I went around a corner with a little gusto and downshifted I didn't see the RPMs fall so quickly and I have a more confident feeling and the car did not feel as though it might stall. I am planning a 70-100 mile trip tomorrow and it should be a lot more fun and relaxed now.

[Timm]

They can get a bit gummed up after a while - but I would recommend a spot of new engine oil on the rotor after cleaning with brake cleaner as it strips all lubrication!

[toomanyparts]

That's a good tip Timm. I cleaned but did not lubricate mine. I should have.

[rjbaren]

Same here, Thank you.

[dabenthusiast]

They can get a bit gummed up after a while - but I would recommend a spot of new engine oil on the rotor after cleaning with brake cleaner as it strips all lubrication!

Should i do this for the v12 as well?

[XAlt]

Should i do this for the v12 as well?

You don't have an ICV.

[dabenthusiast]

You don't have an ICV.

I thought that haha!