Re: 1990 V8 Quattro Idle Problem--recap

[Andrew Duane USG/PE <duane@zk3.dec.com>]

Hairy green toads from Mars made George Earle say:

> I just got the car inspected by my dealer and he came up with the Idle
> Stabilizer Valve as the problem.  Just re-read your email and I guess
> that's what your abbreviation ISV meant.
> 
> They want to replace it for $340!!
> 
> So you said that I could remove the valve and spray carb cleaner...and that
> should fix it?  I'll try that...

Cleaning with carb cleaner sometimes helps (if it is just gummed up).

Sometimes, it is really toast and needs to be replaced. But $340
is *way* out of line. Call around, I bet you can pay half that.

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