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Old 07-04-2009, 02:05 PM   #1
JadeWarrior

Name: JadeWarrior
Title: United Newb
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Your Ride: 1998 e36 / 1989 e30
Smile E30 idle control valve

HI
regarding the idle control valve on e30 models
its mint...
http://autoweb.co.uk/car_pix/F779TLX_15529121725.jpg

does anyone know where to get new under 80 quid ?
bmw idle/FUEL control valve
bosch part no
0280140549

price has gone crazy now !
over 120 with vat at bosch

http://autoweb.co.uk/car_pix/F779TLX_15529121725.jpg

and should i use wd40 after cleaning with carb cleaner
as its recomended on e36 link here
3rd para up...
http://www.unitedbimmer.com/kb-e36-icvcleaning.php

but basically these last 2 / 3 yrs then it hunts
ie idle fluctuates, engine cuts on low revs leaving no brakes
not funny !

TIA
http://www.jwcl13731.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/JW/jwgf.gif

I also run a 2.5i E36 coupe !
It has better fuel figures by miles than any e30 i owned inc my 1.8i and prev 32.5i (which was 3litre bored out ) was v bad boy !

Last edited by JadeWarrior; 07-04-2009 at 02:16 PM.. Reason: forgot pic !
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