Idle control valve??

[hammoj28]

Right decided Im going to renew my ICV. The idle hunts and isn't the best. So i went down to my local bmw dealership and got the guy to see if he could get it. He reckons it will cost Ԛ£123! Plus he called it the idle regulating valve. Is this the same part and where can i get one at a better price? Thanks in advance.

[smithy318i]

I hope you laughted at him!
save your money dude. find a working ICV from zomeone on the zone for a tenner!

[hammoj28]

hehe, i just said I would go away and see if i could get it at a better price. Thought it seemed steep!lol. Dunno, not too keen on buying stuf like that second hand? Might put a wanted ad up though. How can you tell its working? Would euro car parts be any better?

[m3mpower]

hi mate, i have an idle air control valve for sale, it will fit a 320i or 325i,
it's a bosch part number: 0280140524.

i've put it on ebay, so if you are interested just go to www.ebay.co.uk
and then enter this item number under the search: 4615013917.
you could have for maybe less then a tenner.

[bmwe30mtech]

I was guoted 125 pounds . Smithy sold me one for a tenner. Did the job fine, thanks!

[hammoj28]

Hmmm, dunno if one for an m20 engine will fit. Think its different.
Cool. Thats a good price. Kinda thing i need.

[jonbuoy]

Hmmm, dunno if one for an m20 engine will fit. Think its different.
Cool. Thats a good price. Kinda thing i need.

What size is your engine?

[hammoj28]

hehe, whoops. Sorry bout that. Thats a very good point. Its a 318is. The m42 engine.

[E30Mark]

hehe, whoops. Sorry bout that. Thats a very good point. Its a 318is. The m42 engine.

you need a ICV from either a M40 or M42 engine, the M20 will not work.

[hammoj28]

Yeah thought as much. Thanks.

[bmwe30mtech]

I have a ICV from a m40. It was slightly irratic at times, so i bought one off smithy, but this did the same problem. Then the engine just sorted itself out! Si i guess the m40 one i have was fine after all. Yours for a tenner posted if you want it?



Paul

[hammoj28]

Hmm, you sure that it works? If it does I will take it.

[320Touring]

if you need one from an m40 james i could get ya one no problems! what you upto on sunday?can go raid at the scrappies if ya want!

[hammoj28]

Im going home this weekend. Coming back on sunday so I doubt Id have time. Coud go some other time?

[320Touring]

Im going home this weekend. Coming back on sunday so I doubt Id have time. Coud go some other time?

i'm in prague getting pannellllllllled this incoming week, then working like a biatch when i get back! should be free on the 8th of march (wednesday) i'll give you a txt nearer the time

[hammoj28]

Oh yeah. God its alright for some eh!lol. Just kidding. Hope that you have a good time. O.K. Sounds good.

[bmwe30mtech]

Hi, Im almost certain its fine, but if 320 touring can get you one then thats good also. I can post tomorrow as im down at the post office anyway if your interested?



Paul

[hammoj28]

Hmmm. Tell you what, I will wait until 320touring and i go to the scrappies. If we cant get one then Il have your one. That ok? Will just save postage and that hassle if i get one locally. Thanks though.

[bmwe30mtech]

Hi,

Ok, hope you have luck in finding one. They are common and easy to fit.

[AndersLS]

Hello guys...I have been following this thread a bit. My olԚ´320i/88 runs a bit rough in idle.....400-800 rpm.....would a ICV swap help? Or do I do something else?

Thanks...Anders.

[bmwe30mtech]

Hello guys...I have been following this thread a bit. My olԚ´320i/88 runs a bit rough in idle.....400-800 rpm.....would a ICV swap help? Or do I do something else?

Thanks...Anders.

Try cleaning it out first. Remove it (its behined the bulk head) and fill it up wirh carb cleaner a few times holding you finger over one end, and shaking it.

Paul