Yea its the valve. First off, you are using the wrong fluid to clean it. Gasoline is not a good solvent for that application. Its like using gasoline to clean a carburator. The deposits are formed from the gas and as a result gas is a lousy cleaner. You need something much stronger. I use brake cleaner. I have found that all brands are not created equal. It will disolve carbon. And you really have to work at it.

There are several threads discussing this very topic. Several by me. I suggest you read them.

It is normal for the idle to increase when you remove the connector. Thats a good sign. But the valve is still dirty.

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