slick Posted April 12, 2004 Report Share Posted April 12, 2004 Do i just clean the tip of it? Or is there more to it than just that? I have it out right now, so i need an answer soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs916 Posted April 12, 2004 Report Share Posted April 12, 2004 I've always just sprayed it down with fuel injection cleaner, and used a toothbrush. Be careful not to pull or push on the tip. Then let it dry before you reinstall it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THe_DeTAiL3R Posted April 12, 2004 Report Share Posted April 12, 2004 Make sure you get all the gunk out of the spring. I soaked mine in gas :oops: but it didn't break it and seemed to clean it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnatGoSplat Posted April 12, 2004 Report Share Posted April 12, 2004 How clean do you want it? Once I lubed the IAC with white lithium grease in both the 88 and 89. Big mistake, after a couple years, the grease turned to sticky goo. The IAC's were sticking in both cars and both stalling at stops. I pulled out the IAC and with a rubber band, tied a plastic bag around it. Then I kicked on the ignition and the pintle popped completely out. That let me clean out the IAC body, pintle threads, and spring real good. Then I lubed the threads with 5W30 and threaded the pintle in as far as it would go. It's keyed, so it won't go all the way in, but I just turned it as far as it could go with the keyed part in the correct position. Then I loosely installed the IAC into the TB (it won't go all the way in). Then crank the starter for a second or two (it won't start with the IAC like that) and the IAC will suck the pintle back in. Voila! Super clean, and done. I found this procedure to be pretty easy. Also a good rule of thumb is never use any kind of grease, especially white lithium grease, on an IAC! When I used motor oil, the IAC in both cars works perfectly for many years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick Posted April 12, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2004 Hmm.... When i have more time, i'll have to take it apart like you did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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