Re: Idle speed regulator removal

["therealdmcvegas" <DMCVegas@xxxx>]

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, jordan rubin <nuttenschleuder@xxxx> 
wrote:
> Hello all:
> 
> Quick question:
> 
> When working with the back driver side plugs and fuel
> injectors, it seems almost necessary to get the idle
> speed regulator out of the way. I imagine it could be
> removed by removing the round clamp, dosconnecting the
> two hoses and the electrical connector.
<SNIP>

Removing the Idle Speed Motor, or regulator is you're a stickler for absolute 
proper terms (you'll find that different slang names for components is quite 
common) does indeed make things ALLOT easier when you're attempting to 
work on the the Fuel Injecctors, and Spark Plugs back in that area. And 
removing/reinstalling the unit really isn't that difficult at all. Working when the 
engine compartment is warm (NOT hot) will greatly aid you, as the rubber 
tubes will be more flexable. And of course, wiggling the connections to make 
the rubble more plyable always helps.

1. Disconnect the electrical plug, and loosen all associated hose clamps.
2. Remove the screws that are securing the bracket to the intake manifold 
(you'll need a hex head attachmet, like an allen wrench, to remove them).
3. Slide the rubber hose connecting the Regulator, and the Cold Start Tube as 
far back onto the Regulator as you possibly can.
4. Firmly hold the Regulator in one hand, and slowly pull the Cold Start Tube 
twards you. You won't have to move it very much, just enough so that you can 
seperate the rubber hose from the tube by pulling up a bit on the regulator.
5. Firmly hold the Auxillary Tube (the pipe that connects to the intake 
manifold), and pull the Regulator motor away from it. To make things easier, 
and to avoid accidently pulling the Auxillary Tube out, leave the elbow hose 
connected to the tube when disconnecting the motor.

Installation is the exact reverse. I've done this many times over on my car, and 
it still maintains a steady idle. Moving the Cold Start and Auxilary tubes 
around isn't really that much of a concern, as long as you try to keep the 
movements to a minimum.

<SNIP> 
> is there anyspecial consideration
> about dirt getting in this unit or the cold start
> valve for that matter.
<SNIP>

Nothing any different than you would do when pulling Spark Plugs out. Just 
try to work as clean as possible.

-Robert
vin 6585 "X"