DJB2000 - can you describe the procedures for cleaning the ICV (idle control valve)? My car sometimes stalls out when the engine is hot and I think this may be my woe with it. I have asked on several topics here before on how to clean it, but no one has yet stated how to do it. I know where it is, but I do not know what all I need to do to remove it. I am looking for "step by step" instructions. I cannot tell, but are their any electrical or fuel connections to it, or is it all vacuum? Thanks!
BTW- my car is a 1985 380SE as well.
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Originally Posted by djb2000
Ben12345
I bought an 85 380SE about 3 months ago, it has over 200K miles. Mine was hard to start hot until i got familiar with it's personality (and cleaned up a few things). This is what I did : cleaned the ICV with carb cleaner, cleaned the air intake (air flow) with carb cleaner. Then removed the injectors and cleaned them with carb cleaner and oiled the injector seals (since then I've replaced the seals). When the engine is hot, I crank and gently press the gas pedal at the same time. It works every time now. I believe one cause of difficult hot starts is leaking fuel injectors. They can dribble gas when they're not supposed to and experience a vacuum leak around the seals if they are old and hard. Hope this helps.
djb2000
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