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Ya i been hearing about some people that had the ISO thermal plenum spacer and kept getting service engine lights and lots of noises keeping in mind that it gets like 10 below 0 everynight here now so hopefully i get it during christmas and il wait till summer to get it all installed properly
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Ya i been hearing about some people that had the ISO thermal plenum spacer and kept getting service engine lights and lots of noises keeping in mind that it gets like 10 below 0 everynight here now so hopefully i get it during christmas and il wait till summer to get it all installed properly
It's the coolant valve that would cause a problem. I think it's a valve that you install, and it would allow you to close that coolant hose since it's not needed unless it's cold. So during the winter, in Ontario, I would think you'd just need to keep the CCV (coolant control valve) open to keep the throttle body warm.
As for the spacer itself, it and all of it's hardware are supposed to be better at isolating the heat to keep the plenum cool. Don't think that causes problems in cold weather compared to the throttle body heater thing.
Noises and service engine lights are probably more likely from improper installation (vacuum hoses, leaks, etc).
From what I remember, the ISO thermal spacer itself shouldn't cause any problems.
It's the coolant valve that would cause a problem. I think it's a valve that you install, and it would allow you to close that coolant hose since it's not needed unless it's cold. So during the winter, in Ontario, I would think you'd just need to keep the CCV (coolant control valve) open to keep the throttle body warm.
As for the spacer itself, it and all of it's hardware are supposed to be better at isolating the heat to keep the plenum cool. Don't think that causes problems in cold weather compared to the throttle body heater thing.
Noises and service engine lights are probably more likely from improper installation (vacuum hoses, leaks, etc).
It's the coolant valve that would cause a problem. I think it's a valve that you install, and it would allow you to close that coolant hose since it's not needed unless it's cold. So during the winter, in Ontario, I would think you'd just need to keep the CCV (coolant control valve) open to keep the throttle body warm.
As for the spacer itself, it and all of it's hardware are supposed to be better at isolating the heat to keep the plenum cool. Don't think that causes problems in cold weather compared to the throttle body heater thing.
Noises and service engine lights are probably more likely from improper installation (vacuum hoses, leaks, etc).
I looked at the MD stuff again, and I was wrong about the throttle body comments...
The CCV is for stopping the coolant from keeping the plenum itself warm. So for you, either don't install it, or keep it open during the winter. This is from the MD website.
2) The second component is the throttle body Coolant Control Valve (CCV). The CCV allows you to selectively heat (or not heat) the plenum assembly. With local weather temperatures below 55'F the valve is left open. In warmer weather the valve can be closed for maximum thermal benefits.
4) The fourth thermal management component is the Copper Throttle Body heater. Copper Iso Thermal is a premium set and forget component that can be used in place of the Coolant Control Valve (CCV). It doesn't matter how hot or cold the weather is, you don't have to adjust a valve based on the season or ambient temperatures. Install it and the throttle body remains heated while the plenum continues to remain thermally isolated. Keeping the throttle body heated prevents ice formation on the throttle body butterfly valve when driving in cold weather. If it snows or gets really cold in your area, use the Copper Iso Thermal so your engine can take full advantage of the cold air you are driving in.
