cleaning the isv!

[Dec 1]

I've read that soaking it in petrol is the best way to clean it?

 

But how much of the thing do you stick into the petrol and for how long? I wasn't too keen on soaking the electrical plug end of it into a flammible/explosive liquid :shock: :shock:

[VR6 0]

Just clean it with carb cleaner and a dirty old rag :)

[Mike Edwards 0]

Yup - just the bits where the pipes attach.

[Dec 1]

Cheers!! :wink: :wink:

 

The reason I was going for the petrol method was because I just changed the fuel filter and now have a spare jar of petrol left over anyway!! :) :)

 

I thought carb cleaner was too abrasive and might damage it?!?!

[Guest]

The best product to clean these parts is a product called Brake Cleaner, this is meant to be used on the braking system of cars. It is a great general use cleaner plus it leaves no chemical residue in the part. I spray some in one end of the ISV with my finger over the other end then swish it around and then let it out and do this over a few times. Fuel leaves a residue that can gum things up and it is flamable which isn't the best product to use to clean things. Brake clean will clean anything including grease & oil stains on your clothes or even your hands. It evaporates really quickly and doesn't usually stain or kill paint, give it a try.

 

Cheers, Dennis

[Henny 0]

Insane_VR6, Brake cleaner also containts known carcinogens, so using it to clean your skin isn't a very good idea... :| It is, as you say, bloody good for cleaning ISVs and other car parts though... 8)