16vKarlos
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Registered: 27th Oct 07
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whats the best thing to use for cleaning the ICV on my Passat 1.8t?
i have asked around on passatWorld and UkPassats but all the old men are sleeping still!!!
thanks
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Andrew
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Registered: 5th May 04
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I used petrol on mine Did the trick
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16vKarlos
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see i thought about that but wasnt sure...
shall i use a Microfibre cloth or some sort or rag?
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alan-g-w
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Registered: 9th Nov 07
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Carb cleaner/ cellulose thinners or WD40 if you're struggling
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Andrew
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quote: Originally posted by 16vKarlos
see i thought about that but wasnt sure...
shall i use a Microfibre cloth or some sort or rag?
I used a tooth brush and let dry in the sun.
I have no idea what i'm doing though Sorted out my idle revvy issues though. I'm changing brake discs and pads next
[Edited on 29-05-2011 by Andrew]
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Mertin
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Registered: 12th Oct 05
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Red diesels great for cleaning stuff. Took off an egr valve and let it soak in some for a while and fairly sorted it
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corsadonk
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Petrol is the best stuff to use.
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GTM
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Registered: 24th Nov 08
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I used carb cleaner and a tooth brush, did the trick on my corsa.was idling erratically but that seemed to sort it out.Shot the spring off it into some grass by accident mind haha that was fun searching for that while it was going dark!
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Sam
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quote: Originally posted by GTM
carb cleaner and a tooth brush
This.
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AlunJ
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Registered: 3rd Apr 07
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Carbon cleaner, powerful stuff
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Bart
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used carb cleaner on mine years back, does the trick.
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VegasPhil
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Registered: 16th Jan 05
Location: Fareham, Hants Drives: Octavia VRS
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I used to use brake cleaner
Corsa 2.0 16v Vegas - Sold
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