Hello all,

Hope I'm in accordance with the protocol here.

I have a 1994 90 CS, basically it is just a 90. Anyways, I have
learned that my Idol Stabilizer is bad and needs to be replaced. My
local dealership is asking 545$ for parts and labor for this repair.
Ouch!

I'm hoping one of you guys have done this repair before.

My question is:

Will I be able to successfully do the instillation myself?

What special precautions do I need to do to do the repair? (i.e. put
car in neutral or disconnect battery or do it when car is running.

And are there any special instructions on how to make the repair, or
will I need specialized parts to make the switch. Will I need to make
an adjustment to the stabilizer itself?

Or do you know of a website to refer me to so I can learn how to make
this repair.

Thanks guys,

Please reply to my email address jason_pollan@hotmail.com

Thanks

Jason

 

If you have the 5 cylinders engine it very easy to replace the idle
stabilizer. You may want to replace the hose that has a bend to it. Over
time the hose soften and vacuum will cause it to collapse. You can buy the
parts on line which will be cheaper then a dealer. I usually buy from
Blaufurnugen in Wisconsin.

"Jason" <jason_pollan@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:d402bfc7.0311071407.82f2af7@posting.google.co m...
> Hello all,
>
> Hope I'm in accordance with the protocol here.
>
> I have a 1994 90 CS, basically it is just a 90. Anyways, I have
> learned that my Idol Stabilizer is bad and needs to be replaced. My
> local dealership is asking 545$ for parts and labor for this repair.
> Ouch!
>
> I'm hoping one of you guys have done this repair before.
>
> My question is:
>
> Will I be able to successfully do the instillation myself?
>
> What special precautions do I need to do to do the repair? (i.e. put
> car in neutral or disconnect battery or do it when car is running.
>
> And are there any special instructions on how to make the repair, or
> will I need specialized parts to make the switch. Will I need to make
> an adjustment to the stabilizer itself?
>
> Or do you know of a website to refer me to so I can learn how to make
> this repair.
>
> Thanks guys,
>
> Please reply to my email address jason_pollan@hotmail.com
>
> Thanks
>
> Jason

 

Or sometimes just cleaning it can improve things - worked on my 90q.
--
Doug Ramage

***Watch Spam Trap***

"Upallnight" <donmoy@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
news:sterb.36947$Ec1.2964450@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
> If you have the 5 cylinders engine it very easy to replace the idle
> stabilizer. You may want to replace the hose that has a bend to it. Over
> time the hose soften and vacuum will cause it to collapse. You can buy
the
> parts on line which will be cheaper then a dealer. I usually buy from
> Blaufurnugen in Wisconsin.
>
> "Jason" <jason_pollan@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:d402bfc7.0311071407.82f2af7@posting.google.co m...
> > Hello all,
> >
> > Hope I'm in accordance with the protocol here.
> >
> > I have a 1994 90 CS, basically it is just a 90. Anyways, I have
> > learned that my Idol Stabilizer is bad and needs to be replaced. My
> > local dealership is asking 545$ for parts and labor for this repair.
> > Ouch!
> >
> > I'm hoping one of you guys have done this repair before.
> >
> > My question is:
> >
> > Will I be able to successfully do the instillation myself?
> >
> > What special precautions do I need to do to do the repair? (i.e. put
> > car in neutral or disconnect battery or do it when car is running.
> >
> > And are there any special instructions on how to make the repair, or
> > will I need specialized parts to make the switch. Will I need to make
> > an adjustment to the stabilizer itself?
> >
> > Or do you know of a website to refer me to so I can learn how to make
> > this repair.
> >
> > Thanks guys,
> >
> > Please reply to my email address jason_pollan@hotmail.com
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Jason
>
>

 

How do you clean it?

Bill Graham

> Or sometimes just cleaning it can improve things - worked on my 90q.
> --
> Doug Ramage
>
> ***Watch Spam Trap***
>
> "Upallnight" <donmoy@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
> news:sterb.36947$Ec1.2964450@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
>> If you have the 5 cylinders engine it very easy to replace the idle
>> stabilizer. You may want to replace the hose that has a bend to it. Over
>> time the hose soften and vacuum will cause it to collapse. You can buy
> the
>> parts on line which will be cheaper then a dealer. I usually buy from
>> Blaufurnugen in Wisconsin.
>>
>> "Jason" <jason_pollan@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:d402bfc7.0311071407.82f2af7@posting.google.co m...
>>> Hello all,
>>>
>>> Hope I'm in accordance with the protocol here.
>>>
>>> I have a 1994 90 CS, basically it is just a 90. Anyways, I have
>>> learned that my Idol Stabilizer is bad and needs to be replaced. My
>>> local dealership is asking 545$ for parts and labor for this repair.
>>> Ouch!
>>>
>>> I'm hoping one of you guys have done this repair before.
>>>
>>> My question is:
>>>
>>> Will I be able to successfully do the instillation myself?
>>>
>>> What special precautions do I need to do to do the repair? (i.e. put
>>> car in neutral or disconnect battery or do it when car is running.
>>>
>>> And are there any special instructions on how to make the repair, or
>>> will I need specialized parts to make the switch. Will I need to make
>>> an adjustment to the stabilizer itself?
>>>
>>> Or do you know of a website to refer me to so I can learn how to make
>>> this repair.
>>>
>>> Thanks guys,
>>>
>>> Please reply to my email address jason_pollan@hotmail.com
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>>
>>> Jason
>>
>>
>
>

 

It was a few years ago - but, IIRC, the mechanic just sprayed carb cleaner
into it. Perhaps someone more technical might be able to confirm.
--
Doug Ramage

***Watch Spam Trap***

"Bill Graham" <whgraham@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
news:BBD437B8.20DE7%whgraham@nc.rr.com...
> How do you clean it?
>
> Bill Graham
>
> > Or sometimes just cleaning it can improve things - worked on my 90q.
> > --
> > Doug Ramage
> >
> > ***Watch Spam Trap***
> >
> > "Upallnight" <donmoy@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
> > news:sterb.36947$Ec1.2964450@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
> >> If you have the 5 cylinders engine it very easy to replace the idle
> >> stabilizer. You may want to replace the hose that has a bend to it.
Over
> >> time the hose soften and vacuum will cause it to collapse. You can buy
> > the
> >> parts on line which will be cheaper then a dealer. I usually buy from
> >> Blaufurnugen in Wisconsin.
> >>
> >> "Jason" <jason_pollan@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> >> news:d402bfc7.0311071407.82f2af7@posting.google.co m...
> >>> Hello all,
> >>>
> >>> Hope I'm in accordance with the protocol here.
> >>>
> >>> I have a 1994 90 CS, basically it is just a 90. Anyways, I have
> >>> learned that my Idol Stabilizer is bad and needs to be replaced. My
> >>> local dealership is asking 545$ for parts and labor for this repair.
> >>> Ouch!
> >>>
> >>> I'm hoping one of you guys have done this repair before.
> >>>
> >>> My question is:
> >>>
> >>> Will I be able to successfully do the instillation myself?
> >>>
> >>> What special precautions do I need to do to do the repair? (i.e. put
> >>> car in neutral or disconnect battery or do it when car is running.
> >>>
> >>> And are there any special instructions on how to make the repair, or
> >>> will I need specialized parts to make the switch. Will I need to make
> >>> an adjustment to the stabilizer itself?
> >>>
> >>> Or do you know of a website to refer me to so I can learn how to make
> >>> this repair.
> >>>
> >>> Thanks guys,
> >>>
> >>> Please reply to my email address jason_pollan@hotmail.com
> >>>
> >>> Thanks
> >>>
> >>> Jason
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>

 

Guys,
Ow. NOT CARB CLEANER!!!!
Carb cleaner is too agressive and will destroy the seal in the ISV. Use
throttle body cleaner - it's much milder and will de-gunk it just as well.
Cheers!

--
Steve Sears
1987 Audi 5kTQ
1980 Audi 5k
1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes
(SPAM Blocker NOTE: Remove SHOES to reply)
"Doug Ramage" <deletedoug-ramage@taxman.uk.com> wrote in message
news:bonjjc$1g3iqf$1@ID-34015.news.uni-berlin.de...
> It was a few years ago - but, IIRC, the mechanic just sprayed carb cleaner
> into it. Perhaps someone more technical might be able to confirm.
> --
> Doug Ramage
>
> ***Watch Spam Trap***
>
> "Bill Graham" <whgraham@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:BBD437B8.20DE7%whgraham@nc.rr.com...
> > How do you clean it?
> >
> > Bill Graham
> >
> > > Or sometimes just cleaning it can improve things - worked on my 90q.
> > > --
> > > Doug Ramage
> > >
> > > ***Watch Spam Trap***
> > >
> > > "Upallnight" <donmoy@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
> > > news:sterb.36947$Ec1.2964450@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
> > >> If you have the 5 cylinders engine it very easy to replace the idle
> > >> stabilizer. You may want to replace the hose that has a bend to it.
> Over
> > >> time the hose soften and vacuum will cause it to collapse. You can
buy
> > > the
> > >> parts on line which will be cheaper then a dealer. I usually buy
from
> > >> Blaufurnugen in Wisconsin.
> > >>
> > >> "Jason" <jason_pollan@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > >> news:d402bfc7.0311071407.82f2af7@posting.google.co m...
> > >>> Hello all,
> > >>>
> > >>> Hope I'm in accordance with the protocol here.
> > >>>
> > >>> I have a 1994 90 CS, basically it is just a 90. Anyways, I have
> > >>> learned that my Idol Stabilizer is bad and needs to be replaced. My
> > >>> local dealership is asking 545$ for parts and labor for this repair.
> > >>> Ouch!
> > >>>
> > >>> I'm hoping one of you guys have done this repair before.
> > >>>
> > >>> My question is:
> > >>>
> > >>> Will I be able to successfully do the instillation myself?
> > >>>
> > >>> What special precautions do I need to do to do the repair? (i.e.
put
> > >>> car in neutral or disconnect battery or do it when car is running.
> > >>>
> > >>> And are there any special instructions on how to make the repair, or
> > >>> will I need specialized parts to make the switch. Will I need to
make
> > >>> an adjustment to the stabilizer itself?
> > >>>
> > >>> Or do you know of a website to refer me to so I can learn how to
make
> > >>> this repair.
> > >>>
> > >>> Thanks guys,
> > >>>
> > >>> Please reply to my email address jason_pollan@hotmail.com
> > >>>
> > >>> Thanks
> > >>>
> > >>> Jason
> > >>
> > >>
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>

 

I would pull the ISV (idle stabilizer valve) and run a bunch of carb
cleaner through it
until it stops coming out black. That seemed to help my '95 90Q pretty
well. But, I need to
do it again soon, three years later. It's a LOT cheaper than a new valve!!

I used a variable 0-12v power supply to slowly change the valve opening
while I cleaned it.
DO NOT just apply 12v. Start at 0v. This valve is made to be adjusted
slowly, not slammed with a pulse.

As far as taking it off, it's easy to do except that there is a coolant
pipe or something in the way. So,
you have to unbolt the intake manifold an lift it up an inch or two.


Hope this helps.


Gene

1985 4000q w/ 315,000 miles when I sold it.
1995 90Q Sport w/ 165,000 miles now.




"Jason" <jason_pollan@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:d402bfc7.0311071407.82f2af7@posting.google.co m...
> Hello all,
>
> Hope I'm in accordance with the protocol here.
>
> I have a 1994 90 CS, basically it is just a 90. Anyways, I have
> learned that my Idol Stabilizer is bad and needs to be replaced. My
> local dealership is asking 545$ for parts and labor for this repair.
> Ouch!
>
> I'm hoping one of you guys have done this repair before.
>
> My question is:
>
> Will I be able to successfully do the instillation myself?
>
> What special precautions do I need to do to do the repair? (i.e. put
> car in neutral or disconnect battery or do it when car is running.
>
> And are there any special instructions on how to make the repair, or
> will I need specialized parts to make the switch. Will I need to make
> an adjustment to the stabilizer itself?
>
> Or do you know of a website to refer me to so I can learn how to make
> this repair.
>
> Thanks guys,
>
> Please reply to my email address jason_pollan@hotmail.com
>
> Thanks
>
> Jason

 

Throttle body cleaner? Hmm. I'll have to look for that.

...ok replace "carb cleaner" in my other post with "throttle body
cleaner". )


Gene



"Steve Sears" <steve.sears@SHOESsoil-mat.on.ca> wrote in message
news:muUrb.3182$fB3.322778@news20.bellglobal.com.. .
> Guys,
> Ow. NOT CARB CLEANER!!!!
> Carb cleaner is too agressive and will destroy the seal in the ISV. Use
> throttle body cleaner - it's much milder and will de-gunk it just as well.
> Cheers!
>
> --
> Steve Sears
> 1987 Audi 5kTQ
> 1980 Audi 5k
> 1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes
> (SPAM Blocker NOTE: Remove SHOES to reply)
> "Doug Ramage" <deletedoug-ramage@taxman.uk.com> wrote in message
> news:bonjjc$1g3iqf$1@ID-34015.news.uni-berlin.de...
> > It was a few years ago - but, IIRC, the mechanic just sprayed carb
cleaner
> > into it. Perhaps someone more technical might be able to confirm.
> > --
> > Doug Ramage
> >
> > ***Watch Spam Trap***
> >
> > "Bill Graham" <whgraham@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
> > news:BBD437B8.20DE7%whgraham@nc.rr.com...
> > > How do you clean it?
> > >
> > > Bill Graham
> > >
> > > > Or sometimes just cleaning it can improve things - worked on my 90q.
> > > > --
> > > > Doug Ramage
> > > >
> > > > ***Watch Spam Trap***
> > > >
> > > > "Upallnight" <donmoy@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
> > > > news:sterb.36947$Ec1.2964450@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
> > > >> If you have the 5 cylinders engine it very easy to replace the idle
> > > >> stabilizer. You may want to replace the hose that has a bend to
it.
> > Over
> > > >> time the hose soften and vacuum will cause it to collapse. You can
> buy
> > > > the
> > > >> parts on line which will be cheaper then a dealer. I usually buy
> from
> > > >> Blaufurnugen in Wisconsin.
> > > >>
> > > >> "Jason" <jason_pollan@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > > >> news:d402bfc7.0311071407.82f2af7@posting.google.co m...
> > > >>> Hello all,
> > > >>>
> > > >>> Hope I'm in accordance with the protocol here.
> > > >>>
> > > >>> I have a 1994 90 CS, basically it is just a 90. Anyways, I have
> > > >>> learned that my Idol Stabilizer is bad and needs to be replaced.
My
> > > >>> local dealership is asking 545$ for parts and labor for this
repair.
> > > >>> Ouch!
> > > >>>
> > > >>> I'm hoping one of you guys have done this repair before.
> > > >>>
> > > >>> My question is:
> > > >>>
> > > >>> Will I be able to successfully do the instillation myself?
> > > >>>
> > > >>> What special precautions do I need to do to do the repair? (i.e.
> put
> > > >>> car in neutral or disconnect battery or do it when car is running.
> > > >>>
> > > >>> And are there any special instructions on how to make the repair,
or
> > > >>> will I need specialized parts to make the switch. Will I need to
> make
> > > >>> an adjustment to the stabilizer itself?
> > > >>>
> > > >>> Or do you know of a website to refer me to so I can learn how to
> make
> > > >>> this repair.
> > > >>>
> > > >>> Thanks guys,
> > > >>>
> > > >>> Please reply to my email address jason_pollan@hotmail.com
> > > >>>
> > > >>> Thanks
> > > >>>
> > > >>> Jason
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

 

Gene,

What is a variable power supply. Obviously I do not have one. How
would I use it? Can I secessfully perform the repair without one?

Am I damaging my car by operating it with a bad Idol Stabolizer?

Thanks,

Jason

 

I was able to take it off in 15 minutes myself off of my V6
same for putting it back. You can get a used one for much cheaper.
Clean it and put it on.

Doug Ramage wrote:
> It was a few years ago - but, IIRC, the mechanic just sprayed carb cleaner
> into it. Perhaps someone more technical might be able to confirm.
> --
> Doug Ramage
>
> ***Watch Spam Trap***
>
> "Bill Graham" <whgraham@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:BBD437B8.20DE7%whgraham@nc.rr.com...
>
>>How do you clean it?
>>
>>Bill Graham
>>
>>
>>>Or sometimes just cleaning it can improve things - worked on my 90q.
>>>--
>>>Doug Ramage
>>>
>>>***Watch Spam Trap***
>>>
>>>"Upallnight" <donmoy@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
>>>news:sterb.36947$Ec1.2964450@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
>>>
>>>>If you have the 5 cylinders engine it very easy to replace the idle
>>>>stabilizer. You may want to replace the hose that has a bend to it.
>
> Over
>
>>>>time the hose soften and vacuum will cause it to collapse. You can buy
>>>
>>>the
>>>
>>>>parts on line which will be cheaper then a dealer. I usually buy from
>>>>Blaufurnugen in Wisconsin.
>>>>
>>>>"Jason" <jason_pollan@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>>>news:d402bfc7.0311071407.82f2af7@posting.googl e.com...
>>>>
>>>>>Hello all,
>>>>>
>>>>>Hope I'm in accordance with the protocol here.
>>>>>
>>>>>I have a 1994 90 CS, basically it is just a 90. Anyways, I have
>>>>>learned that my Idol Stabilizer is bad and needs to be replaced. My
>>>>>local dealership is asking 545$ for parts and labor for this repair.
>>>>>Ouch!
>>>>>
>>>>>I'm hoping one of you guys have done this repair before.
>>>>>
>>>>>My question is:
>>>>>
>>>>>Will I be able to successfully do the instillation myself?
>>>>>
>>>>>What special precautions do I need to do to do the repair? (i.e. put
>>>>>car in neutral or disconnect battery or do it when car is running.
>>>>>
>>>>>And are there any special instructions on how to make the repair, or
>>>>>will I need specialized parts to make the switch. Will I need to make
>>>>>an adjustment to the stabilizer itself?
>>>>>
>>>>>Or do you know of a website to refer me to so I can learn how to make
>>>>>this repair.
>>>>>
>>>>>Thanks guys,
>>>>>
>>>>>Please reply to my email address jason_pollan@hotmail.com
>>>>>
>>>>>Thanks
>>>>>
>>>>>Jason
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>
>