Taking out the IACV to inspect and clean, for a LS/VTEC with B16 head, is it fairly easy to take off and put back on, i looked at it, seemed like a very tight squeeze to get into. And when putting back on, is there any kinda of timing adjustment or anything that needs to be adjusted after putting the IACV back on? Also, what cleaner can I use? i heard carb cleaner brake cleaner or simple green? Thanks!

 

No timing needed. Just gotta skin some fingers geting the bolts loose and then have fun taking those hoses off. Oh yeah be careful not to let the hoses point downward or you'll loose a bit of coolant out of them.

 

I see, on a scale of 1-10, how would rate the difficulty of it, im thinking of doing it myself, as a first timer, instead of buying a new or good IACV, but i do have a diagram of how it looks like and everything and how to take it out and clean/fix. Im just concerned if things will F*ck up easy. But i assume its fairly easy not to F*ck it up?. , Also you think its worth the shot to clean it and see how it turns out first, then to just buy a new one?

 

1-10, I'd say 3 tops. It is worth it because they can be pricey. Cleaning it ussually helps alot.

 

Got it, ill prolly have a headache trying to take it out and put back in with such a tight squeeze. Thanks!

 

what cleaner can i use? i herd u can use brake, carb or simple green? which would be the best to use?

 

got it, i assume i can get carb cleaner at the autostore or hardware store?

 

Could i use a an OBD0 IACV with a OBD1 or 2 motor?, If not possibly the gasket from the OBD0??

 

how to clean your iacv

hope that helps!

 

thanks!

 

Do i need to disconnect the battery first? or can just start wrenching away. lol

 

how the heck u get the hoses off, its like glued tight or sumtin, how do u get it off in such small space to move?!