ICV question

[e30_318i]

is the M40 318i supposed to have one. i went to clean mine out 2day and there is no Idle Control valve there! im confused

[jimbob82]

alright
it should have one????????

[e30_318i]

where would it be if it should have one? i thought the where by the oil filter housing under the tb to afm pipe. but there is nothing there

[jimbob82]

standing on the N/S (passengers side) looking into the engine bay you have the inlet manifold its on the far right of that just under the inlet manifold sorry but I dont have any pics best thing to clean it with is brake fluid really de cokes all the carbon just make sure you dry it properly
good luck jim

[Simon]

best thing to clean it with is brake fluid really de cokes all the carbon just make sure you dry it properly
good luck jim

Don't you mean brake cleaning fluid? I've always used this stuff, and it does the job spot on. Carb cleaner and brake cleaner are the same stuff BTW.

[e30_318i]

any idea on size. ive looked but cannot find one! plus there is a 2 pin connector plug on the same look as the plug for the afm that is unused! thought it may have been removed

[Brianmoooore]

Right at the back near the bulkhead, and under the manifold.

[gcorky]

m40 is forward of throttle body ,cant really miss
m42 at rear of head/bulk area