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rb25crazy · 02-01-2013, 09:53 PM

hi guys

I was wondering if it is safe to put seafoam and carb cleaner thru this port to the IACV and would it be safe? i read the bottle ... carb cleaner is extremely flammable and wasn't sure so i felt it was best to ask before i set my whole world on fire.

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the thing that says "air in" is where i am wondering if it is ok to spray carb cleaner down, and would it "catch on fire" if i did.

Was wondering if any of you men did this.

reason for me wanting to do this is to clean the IACV without taking it apart, im hoping that this breaks up the gunk and whatever there is to help with my cars idle.

Frank_Jaeger · 02-01-2013, 09:59 PM

Taking the IACV off is very easy. Just need a regular open / closed 10mm wrench and a 10mm socket / socket wrench. 4 Bolts, a couple clips, and a hose. BAM. Then you can clean it for real. Soak it and scrub it.

Make sure you make yourself a gasket for it, otherwise you'll have a mild vac leak.

rb25crazy · 02-01-2013, 10:10 PM

I suppose, but it is pretty difficult for me to reach behind there i dont know how you guys do it tbh.... a real pita to get to.

ShadowMan · 02-01-2013, 10:23 PM

Make no mistake it is a bitch to get the iacv off. Me personally would take the whole intake manifold off so as to make sure I don't have any other problems back in there, then remove and clean the iacv. I was apprehensive the first time but it's not so bad, just need some patience.

Frank_Jaeger · 02-01-2013, 10:30 PM

You guys are nuts, lol. You just have to approach the bolts at the right angles. I should make a video.

ShadowMan · 02-01-2013, 11:44 PM

^I'm not saying it can't be done. I would just take it off if he never has, because he's obviously using seafoam to work out some gremlins. IMO it's worth it to check out what else is going on back in there, probably something. You can't honestly tell me you don't agree with the statement that it's a bitch to get it out of there?

rb25crazy · 02-02-2013, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Frank_Jaeger

You guys are nuts, lol. You just have to approach the bolts at the right angles. I should make a video.

yes please do!

When i took off the EGR diaphragm... it took me the whole day and the next of endless fidgeting way to irritating.... I'd almost rather pay someone to do it for me at that point.

please make a video =) i'd really appreciate it, i'm a dummy =)

rb25crazy · 02-02-2013, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ShadowMan

^I'm not saying it can't be done. I would just take it off if he never has, because he's obviously using seafoam to work out some gremlins. IMO it's worth it to check out what else is going on back in there, probably something. You can't honestly tell me you don't agree with the statement that it's a bitch to get it out of there?

I will agree with you it is a bitch big time bitch.. i'd be more inclined to take it off and not give a shit if this was my 2nd car but its my daily... so the idea of walking 2 miles to the autozone store to get crap doesn't sound to enticing

Heytheremr2 · 02-03-2013, 07:59 PM

Taking off the manifold the first time for me took a few hours. Having to install it, then remove it again because I had to solve another issue made me be able to remove and re install the manifold in less than an hour. On a day off, I would recommend starting early and taking it off, and seriously looking everything through. Especially that coolant line that goes from behind the Thermostat housing, up to the manifold. Might as well replace it, it is a common problem on KA's. Be careful with the studs, keep in mind you might have to replace them. It would also help to either have a buddy with a car, or borrow someone's car in case of emergency runs to the parts store. I was going to remove my EGR but needed the car running asap, and couldn't wait for a block off plate to ship.

tapdeznutz · 02-03-2013, 10:12 PM

IACV is not that bad to take off, you may not have the right tools. the EGR was a PITA, took me 3-4hours to figure that shit out but glad i got it off and installed the block off plate so no more messing with EGR.

weisitke · 02-04-2013, 01:25 AM

Right,then remove and clean the iacv. I was apprehensive the first time but it's not so bad, just need some patience.thanks

02-01-2013, 09:53 PM	#1
rb25crazy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: cali Age: 39 Posts: 1,024 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	can you put seafoam and carb cleaner here to clean iacv? hi guys I was wondering if it is safe to put seafoam and carb cleaner thru this port to the IACV and would it be safe? i read the bottle ... carb cleaner is extremely flammable and wasn't sure so i felt it was best to ask before i set my whole world on fire. ImageShack® - Online Photo and Video Hosting the thing that says "air in" is where i am wondering if it is ok to spray carb cleaner down, and would it "catch on fire" if i did. Was wondering if any of you men did this. reason for me wanting to do this is to clean the IACV without taking it apart, im hoping that this breaks up the gunk and whatever there is to help with my cars idle.

02-01-2013, 10:23 PM	#4
ShadowMan Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: oceanside, CA. Posts: 538 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Make no mistake it is a bitch to get the iacv off. Me personally would take the whole intake manifold off so as to make sure I don't have any other problems back in there, then remove and clean the iacv. I was apprehensive the first time but it's not so bad, just need some patience. __________________ in any situation....thou shalt blaze

02-01-2013, 11:44 PM	#6
ShadowMan Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: oceanside, CA. Posts: 538 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	^I'm not saying it can't be done. I would just take it off if he never has, because he's obviously using seafoam to work out some gremlins. IMO it's worth it to check out what else is going on back in there, probably something. You can't honestly tell me you don't agree with the statement that it's a bitch to get it out of there? __________________ in any situation....thou shalt blaze

02-03-2013, 10:12 PM	#10
tapdeznutz Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Beach Age: 45 Posts: 1,801 Trader Rating: (50) Feedback Score: 50 reviews	IACV is not that bad to take off, you may not have the right tools. the EGR was a PITA, took me 3-4hours to figure that shit out but glad i got it off and installed the block off plate so no more messing with EGR. __________________ FS: DSS 1pc Steel Non ABS, 6bolt axles WTB: Boost Gauge, Hatch Roof Wing

02-01-2013, 09:59 PM	#2
Frank_Jaeger Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Port Charlotte, Florida Age: 33 Posts: 1,352 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Taking the IACV off is very easy. Just need a regular open / closed 10mm wrench and a 10mm socket / socket wrench. 4 Bolts, a couple clips, and a hose. BAM. Then you can clean it for real. Soak it and scrub it. Make sure you make yourself a gasket for it, otherwise you'll have a mild vac leak.

02-01-2013, 10:10 PM	#3
rb25crazy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: cali Age: 39 Posts: 1,024 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	I suppose, but it is pretty difficult for me to reach behind there i dont know how you guys do it tbh.... a real pita to get to.

02-01-2013, 10:30 PM	#5
Frank_Jaeger Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Port Charlotte, Florida Age: 33 Posts: 1,352 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	You guys are nuts, lol. You just have to approach the bolts at the right angles. I should make a video.

02-03-2013, 07:59 PM	#9
Heytheremr2 Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Washington Age: 33 Posts: 166 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Taking off the manifold the first time for me took a few hours. Having to install it, then remove it again because I had to solve another issue made me be able to remove and re install the manifold in less than an hour. On a day off, I would recommend starting early and taking it off, and seriously looking everything through. Especially that coolant line that goes from behind the Thermostat housing, up to the manifold. Might as well replace it, it is a common problem on KA's. Be careful with the studs, keep in mind you might have to replace them. It would also help to either have a buddy with a car, or borrow someone's car in case of emergency runs to the parts store. I was going to remove my EGR but needed the car running asap, and couldn't wait for a block off plate to ship.

02-04-2013, 01:25 AM	#11
weisitke Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: NL.USA Age: 37 Posts: 3 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Right,then remove and clean the iacv. I was apprehensive the first time but it's not so bad, just need some patience.thanks