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[MattF]

How do you tell if the valve is stuck open ?

You'll notice no change whatsoever when you disconnect the vac pipe.

I disconnected a small pipe at the rear of the engine bay as recommended by another member, is that sufficient if the valve is/was working.

Yes.

[nigel129]

so i should go for the full blanking off method then ?
nigel

[MattF]

You'll notice no change whatsoever when you disconnect the vac pipe.

so i should go for the full blanking off method then?

My psychic abilities are a bit shagged today.

[Albannach]

so i should go for the full blanking off method then ?
nigel

I would, he one on my 2.4 was stuck open.