I moved the ICU to the firewall, behind the air filter box.

On Thu, Aug 12, 2021 at 8:31 AM Bruce Todd <beeceetee@gmail.com> wrote:

> Nice find Stuart - I look forward to the report. Not a bad price
> considering used ones can go for that and other refurbished units can be
> much more.
>
> Bruce
>
> On Wednesday, August 11, 2021, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Right, the ICV is pretty bulletproof.  The biggest problem with the ICU
> is
> > it's located in a wet area and it's an unsealed microprocessor.  30 years
> > is an incredible lifetime in this location.  I've seen more than a few
> not
> > properly installed on their brackets and lying on the "floor" of the back
> > air vent cavity where they get really wet.  I'll soon be able to report
> on
> > Module Master.
> >
> > Stuart
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Neil <musomuso@gmail.com>
> > Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 11:11 PM
> > To: stuartmacm@gmail.com
> > Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com
> > Subject: Re: Idle gremlins still at play
> >
> > Hi Stuart.
> >
> > Well, that makes sense. Looks like Ben is asking 80-120 CAD. And who
> knows
> > how long it would last. Or just delete the IC system.  < grin >
> >
> > Ben also has the ICV but in my experience, that type of valve doesn't go
> > bad that often.
> >
> > Nice to see what looks like a "cottage industry" covering the ICU.
> >
> > Neil.
> >
> > On 8/11/21, stuartmacm@gmail.com <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > > The last used ICU I got cost me $100.  I have not used these folks
> > > yet, but I've got a failed unit ready to send:
> > >
> https://modulemaster.com/products/vw-volkswagen-vanagon-1986-1991-idle-
> > controller-rebuild
> > >   They are all old now, and will ultimately fail,  so I think this may
> > > be a better option than used.
> > >
> > > Stuart
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of
> > > Neil
> > > Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 8:05 PM
> > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > > Subject: Re: Idle gremlins still at play
> > >
> > > ..... So, if you want to swap ICU"s to test, Bens Place in Quebec
> > > (Montreal area?) may still be selling used WBX parts.
> >
> >
> > --
> > Neil n
> >
> > VE7TBN
> >
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> >
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> >
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> >
>