2000 volvo s70 aacv torx star size?

fars70 · Post by **fars70** » 03 May 2014, 17:20

Hello,

I am trying to replace the air assisted control valve and/or clean it but the torx is not standard. It is between a t15 and t20,but I can't find anything in between at my local hardware store. Thanks. There looks top be two screws to remove it. And how do do you clean it, just with air throttle cleaner and a toothbrush?

Post by **burnout8488** » 03 May 2014, 22:50

Can you shed some light on what this AACV is? That's not a common abbreviation or part name around here. Idle air control valve perhaps?

Perhaps I'm drawing a blank.

Post by **abscate** » 04 May 2014, 00:10

burnout8488 wrote:Can you shed some light on what this AACV is? That's not a common abbreviation or part name around here. Idle air control valve perhaps?

Perhaps I'm drawing a blank.

Me too. No IAC valve on a 2000 with ME7 though.

fars70 · Post by **fars70** » 04 May 2014, 00:13

burnout8488 wrote:Can you shed some light on what this AACV is? That's not a common abbreviation or part name around here. Idle air control valve perhaps?

Perhaps I'm drawing a blank.

If you scroll down you can see some pictures from another forum, it's a denso part. http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=156664

Post by **deepsouth** » 04 May 2014, 09:28

You're talking about the Idle Control Valve. Photo from FCP below. Other than standard cleaning I'm not certain how it comes apart.

Eric

fars70 · Post by **fars70** » 06 May 2014, 18:51

deepsouth wrote:You're talking about the Idle Control Valve. Photo from FCP below. Other than standard cleaning I'm not certain how it comes apart.

Eric

Oh. I meant unscrewing it from the hose looks like it requires a 5 lobed torx, T17? But I can't find anything with a T17 sized head.

Post by **abscate** » 07 May 2014, 05:28

In that link the poster refers to security torx...5 lobed torx that require you to purchase yet another special tool.

The poster also simply ground a slot into the head to take a standard screwdriver, btw. 10 minutes work with a Dremel.

fars70 · Post by **fars70** » 10 May 2014, 14:06

Thanks. But then I would have to buy a Dremel. I'll see if I can find someone who has one. Otherwise where could you buy such a special tool?

Post by **precopster** » 10 May 2014, 15:55

5 sided security torx are usually sold by Snap-On dealers. That's where I bought my Toledo set from for around $20. Call one in your area and they will let you know if they stock one.

Post by **abscate** » 11 May 2014, 18:18

You need a Dremel anyway....seriously, a one use tool like this can be bought at the discount places like Harbor Freight