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Apr 16, 2004 | 11:20 AM

Jesse

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throttle body?

What are tha procedure'* to cleaning a throttle body and do I need a new gasket (if it has one)? Can anyone please help, because the car seems to be stalling a bit.

Apr 16, 2004 | 11:33 AM

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You need a new gasket, especially considering the age of yours. Remove the TB, take the MAF sensor out of it, and scrub it with a toothbrush and a couple cans of intake safe cleaner. Spray the bejesus out of it. Dry thoroughly before reinstalling the MAF.

Apr 16, 2004 | 12:54 PM

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Just to clarify, scrub the TB, not the MAF.

Apr 16, 2004 | 01:05 PM

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Q-tips on the maf will help clean it some too

Apr 16, 2004 | 01:55 PM

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Thanks, guys...I found another topic in this forum and it has a link to: http://www.geocities.com/rivierareso...ecleaning.html

In this link to mentioned the use of Sea Foam. I want you guys to check it out and let me know if this is okay and will not harm the engine. Let me know thanks.

Apr 17, 2004 | 01:09 PM

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that'* a link to my site.

The sea foam did a great job at cleaning the carbon and deposits out of the vacuum system. It made a nice difference in throttle response. I did this around a week and a half ago and have had no effects other than a much better running engine.