stuck intake manifold valve

2003 LINCOLN AVIATOR
120,000 MILES
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COPR875
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2003 lincoln aviator intake manifold tuning valve question: my mechanic advises that i have a trouble code that shows a stuck intake manifold valve. he contacted lincoln mechanic, and was told the only cure was to replace the whole intake manifold with a new one, at a cost of $2500 plus. i am looking for alternative fix. i read on a forum (which i can't find now) that the valve can be freed up, once the manifold is removed....is there any way to free the valve without removing/replacing manifold?
Mar 3, 2012 at 6:36 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Its the intake manifold runner control motor that you're talking about which is located on the lower intake manifold-you need to remove the upper intake to get there
Mar 3, 2012 at 6:57 PM
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HMAC300
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you could always put a used one on from a junkyard as long as the intake was good.
Mar 3, 2012 at 7:02 PM
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