Hey,

Just wanted to knwo if anyone can link me to Craig's page that has the instructions on cleaning out the throtle body...Also if anyone has any tips for doing it please let me know!

Thanks

Jay

 

Here is the link to his page...just click the how to link at the top.



He has a lot of helpful stuff on there I enjoy it and have learned a lot.

 

Thanks!

 

I wonder if there is a write up for VGs out there?

 

My car is actually a VG and it was a pain to do becuase of thegasket that must me replace...I will hopefully get some time this weekend and try to write something up and post it on my website and I will post it on the org also!!!

I did notice that I get much better responce out of the car and a much smoother idle! It was worth my time!

Thanks for the link again!!

Jay

Maxximum Performance CT

 

i called myself cleaning out my throttle body and personally, I didn't see any better response or anything...then again, I don't wash myself tooo good, so that might be one indication...j/k. But i really didn't see any quicker response when i press my gas pedal to go!!

 

Well I have 180,000 miles on mine so that might be why I see a difference

 

i did mine. its a pain in the *** on a vg cause you have to disconnect the metal peice and put it back on like 20 times till you kill the can of cleaner. and the car wont run with that peice disconnected. so unbolt the three bolts, spray the stuff, put it back together start the car and run for about a min, then turn it off undo the bolts and repeat until cleaned. I totally felt my idle get smoother after it though, so it definitly helped. And that gasket can be reused, you dont need to buy a new one.

 

Write up would be great.. the website that linked me to the write up was not too clear.. I see my VG motor and i am having a difficult time thinking of how to take the air fileter box and the MAF and other shiet.. As well as the gasket.. wtf.. I have the can of throttle cleaner.. now i need to know step by step how to do it..

 

Well the rubber seal was coming apart on my gasket so I had no chioce to replace it...might as well cuz it costs $4 from nissan and you are there anyways...

as far as how to do it...I have a JWT intake and I didnt even touch the intake or mass flow sensor...all I did was unbolt the two screws on the top right and left corners of the throttle body...The unbolt the bolt that is going through the spark plug wire holster....after this the metal pipe is loose from the throttle body...disconnect both the hose coming from the right and left of that metal pipe by pinching the clamps and and loosen the clamp that goes around the big intake tube and hooks up to the metal pipe in the front of the motor...mave the pipe back and forth until you get it free...Now you should have plenty of room to get to the throttle body...just spray the cleaner inside and wipe it with a rag and be sure to clean the edges of the plates inside and as far into the TB as you can...clean it til you dont see anymore black gook on your rag...now you have to get the old gasket off which was stuck to the metal pipe...this is the fun part....i just wet the gasket with the cleaner and used a razor blade to scrap it off...took a while though so you need to have patience...one the old gasket is completely off install the new one and be sure to peel off the adhesive on the back...Be sure to clean the inside of the metal pipe of any shavings from the old gasket and reinstall the pipe...After everything is reinstalled try to start the car...mine started on the first try but it may take a few tries...Now take it for a ride and see if you notice a difference...if not atleast u know thw air going into your motor is clean!...and according to Craig nissan will charge up to $100 to do this and it costs you like $6 and some time!

I will have this on my page with a better write up and some pics and i will post it on the org!

Just reply to this post if you have any other questions...sorry if its not clear im not in a good stae of mind right now im kinda sick :P

GOODLUCK VG GUYS!

Jay

 

DUUD.. did you just read my friggen post right above yours?!?

 

Just three bolts... um where are they located.. then what happens when the bolts come off. how do i take the air filer out and the maf

 

man, i really dont wanna consider your an idiot, or a baby, but i can almost bet you that if you open your hood and look at your engine, you will see exactly what im talking about, without further explanation. You do not need to remove your MAF or your airfilter for this. if you want to change your airfilter, unclip the clips the box together.

 

I did look at the engine.. the thing is that the air filter runs all the way to the front headlight. is seems hard to take all that thing all apart.... the throttle body is in the front of the engine .... just seems difficult to take off... btw i looked at the enigine in the dark so its hard to see..

 

Brandon...take it easy man i was just trying to give lots of details for people that dont know too much about doing maintanance themselves.

Crazy4maxima...Ill help you out man Im gunna get some pics together and i will cirlce the bolts for you so you will see exactly what you have to do...its easy u just need some visuals...got any other questions dont hesitate to ask!

Jay

 

Well here is the webpage for all you VG owners...sorry no pics yet cuz im still sick but once im better ill take some...here ya go...VG Throttle Body Cleaning

Jay

Maxximum Performance CT

 

my post wasnt referring to yours..

 

Thank you!.. I saw the 2 bolts on the throttle body.. But where iis the other.. I saw two hoses one on the left and the other on the right.. I am going to see if i do it on sunday.. btw how much is the gasket?

 

brandon...ok my mistake man

Crazy4maxima...the last bolt is where the spark plug wires are held to the metal intake tube...it is right in the center of the tube...it doesnt look as if it holds the throttle body on but it is a long bolt...the cost of the gasket was $4.59. Goodluck man!

Jay

 

I got a pic up to show you exactly where the 3 bolts are located...check it out!

Cleaning VG Throttle Body

Jay

 

no pic? doesnt come out

 

Jay, is that your max in that pic? The FSTB seems up side down. I made the same mistake when I first put mine on Nice write-up man!

 

eh btw.. replacing the gasket is not neccisary..just extra work and money..

 

Hey, No thats not a pic of my engine bay im not sure whos it is i just got it off a site with rendom pics...if anyone knows whos it is i will give then credit for using there pic...My fstb doesnt look like that either...I like those 5th gen rims on your car...ill have pics soon!

Jay

 

Hey, I cleaned out my throttle body this weekend and DAMN was it nasty in there. I have a few Before pics of the throttle body taken apart. I dont have any after pics because I was quick to put everything back together. And yes, the engine does idle a lot smoother and I also tightened my throttle cable for better response.

http://community.webshots.com/album/35582862XFlgpV