The Beef

PRO50SC

If you can't get it off in tact, yes replace it. That throttle body is filthy, def needs a good cleaning. Open the blade, spray carb cleaner in there and take an old tooth brush and scrub away. Then spray some more cleaner in there to wash away the residue. Upon restarting the car, it will be loaded up w/ chemical now, hold the pedal down to the floor just long enough to allow the car to start and clear out the chemical. Don't hold it WOT while it's running. Understand the procedure?

The Beef

Yep, got it. I went ahead and picked up new gasket since i doubt it will come off clean. I put the picture so you could see exactly how bad it is. Here i go. Thanks again for all your help

PRO50SC

Good luck, keep us posted.

The Beef

DONE!!!!! I cleaned the throttle plate and the idle control valve. Replaced the gasket and started it up. No more idle fluctuations!!!!! I honestly think a lot of it had to do with the gasket. It was so bad I wouldn't be surprised if it wasn't a vacuum leak all on its own. Thanks again so much PRO50SC! I am even more happy than I was when I got this car a few days ago! My first car and my first ICV repair. =)

The Beef

Now I just need to figure out these darn power locks, cruise control and horn. haha

PRO50SC

Congrats, glad to hear you got it squared away.