should I remove and clean my upper intake manifold

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02-22-2004, 06:14 AM

s2cmpugh

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should I remove and clean my upper intake manifold

sup everyone....I just cleaned my throttle body a few days ago and noticed that, deep inside my intake manifold it looked kinda dirty, and oily. I have heard about some taking it off and cleaning it. I did just turn over 100,000 miles and im pretty sure it has never been done. Should i even do this or is it just not worth it?? also i need some directions on how to take it off and how to really clean it down good, should i decide to do it.

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02-22-2004, 06:24 AM

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I know when I intalled my MEVI at about 100K miles mine was really dirty. If you have the time I would do it.

02-22-2004, 06:25 AM

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Use SeaFoam, it is suppose to clean all the carbon out. There is thread on it in the Fluid and Lubricants fourm

02-22-2004, 09:46 AM

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any other suggestions, or directions on how to take it off? i have used seafoam and it seemed to work pretty good...

02-22-2004, 09:51 AM

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Take a rag, duck tape it to a stick. Spray hte rap with ThrotleBody/Carb Cleaner. Stick the stick through the throtle body and turn the stick and go back and forth.