cracked ICV

[tiFreak]

so my track car has always had a rough idle, I knew the valve cover gasket was leaking into the spark plug holes so I just assumed that was it. now that I've changed the gasket and it still has the rough idle I started digging into it more and noticed that my ICV had a good sized crack in it. I haven't been able to find any other cases of this happening so I thought it was pretty strange



obviously this is a pretty expensive part so I'm going to attempt to JB Weld it. I don't like doing half assed fixes but if it can save me $300 it's worth a shot

[xxxJohnBoyxxx]

Buy a new one or JB weld that sucker back together. On my car the boost blows the ICV apart over 15psi so I JB welded it back together and used a metal zip lock to reinforce it. That was 2 years ago and it runs perrfect.

[Mr.Squeelerz]

I might have one laying around. If I do, you can have it.

[zoner]

APW has Bosch ICV's for about $155, after 15% discount. ('saveup15' coupon code)

When I changed my ICV earlier this year, it had a few stress cracks, but my problem was a stuck valve, not the cracks. It idled fine but made an annoying whistling sound at idle.

[tiFreak]

Originally Posted by Mr.Squeelerz

I might have one laying around. If I do, you can have it.

I'll try the JB Weld first, I'll probably take you up on the offer if that doesn't work

[xxxJohnBoyxxx]

My drivers tool box has: JB Weld Quick, vise grips, duct tape, flat and phillips screwdriver and panty hose.

[Mr.Squeelerz]

Originally Posted by tiFreak

I'll try the JB Weld first, I'll probably take you up on the offer if that doesn't work

I do have one. I'll send it free of charge. Up to you.

[djazz]

J-B Weld isn't a "half assed fix" in my book. It's amazing how good that stuff works and if you're careful with the application it's a clean, professional fix too.

Good Luck with it.