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Old Jul 29, 2015 | 04:31 PM
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Hi I'm having an issue with my icv on my Saph, it's revving at 1500rpm when it's hot. It's fine when cold at around 1100-1200 then when it's warm it raises itself up slightly. If I disconnect the icv the revs drop to 800rpm and it idles smoothly like it should but if I reconnect it back up and rev it the idle will sit at 1500 again. I thought it was an air leak as I've had the throttle body off a couple of times and the thread I the throttle bracket through the plenum one of the bolt holes the thread was fucked so had that helicoiled and a new cosmetic gasket on the plenum and throttle body. Still no joy. What else could cause this or how do I go about testing for air leaks?
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Old Jul 30, 2015 | 01:06 PM
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Follow the steps in this thread I did and it should clear it.

http://bbs.rsownersclub.co.uk/showth...post2732114055
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Old Jul 30, 2015 | 01:13 PM
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If however that does not sort it the gasket on the inlet manifold may have gone. Mine went just behind no4 after seeing the engine revs rise after spraying a bit of WD40 around the manifold.
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Old Jul 30, 2015 | 01:17 PM
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Check your throttle position sensor calibration.
Easiest way to check for leaks is spray some easy start/brake cleaner or similar around the joints when its idling. If the revs pick up when you spray over a certain area then you've found your leak.
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Old Aug 3, 2015 | 08:33 AM
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Sounds like my iscv needs a clean hopefully it's just that as the inlet manifold looks like a bitch to change lol
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Old Aug 3, 2015 | 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by fatboy billy
Sounds like my iscv needs a clean hopefully it's just that as the inlet manifold looks like a bitch to change lol
Its easy enough but the rear bolt on the manifold is a right bugger to do up or take off unless you have tiny hands lol.
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Old Aug 3, 2015 | 06:45 PM
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Ok thanks guys I'll try cleaning icv out first. Tps was checked the other day and is 0.4v at idle and goes smoothly to 4.8v. Hopefully isn't the inlet gasket lol
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Cool keep us posted
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