[W126 Coupe] Re:IDLE AIR VALVE

[gary peck]

Dan

Before parting with cash try just replacing the OVP relay first -first-first

MBGary
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dan Gardner" <cruftsk9 at tpg.com.au>
To: <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 7:03 AM
Subject: [W126 Coupe] Re:IDLE AIR VALVE


> I have been running my SEC with the 45o bypass tube removed and the holes
> plugged this has brought the idle down to an acceptable 750 RPM.(from
> 1200RPM)
>     I was thinking of fitting an adjustable valve but it needed to be
> blocked of totally to acheive the desired result.
> I priced a new one at the MB dealership @$1475 AUD but they offered me a
> club discount of $70AUD(How generous!).Aftermarket suppliers quoted me
> $375AUD for the same original VDO part.I would estimate it costing $10 to
> manufacture.
>     Question is how do I test the existing one to make sure it is
definitely
> out of specification,(the problem occurred after I cleaned it with carb
> cleaner) before I buy a new one.
>     I cannot find a vacuum leak anywhere,resistance is to spec.(as per CD
> ROM)
>     All suggestions most welcome.
>
>                                             Kind Regards  Dan Gardner
1986
> 560 SEC (Euro 220KW)
>
>
>
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