Cleaning out throttle body

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09-20-2005, 01:54 PM

Dejenn21

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Cleaning out throttle body

i have noticed that my acceleration in my car has been kind of delayed from the time that i hit the gas pedal and the time my car actually kicks in and starts moving faster. i think that my throttle body is dirty and needs cleaning so my car will idle faster and have a better response with the gas pedal.

However, the site on the stickies is not working for my computer...so i was wondering if it was just my computer or if the whole site was down in general.

i really need pictures and a step by step write up on how to do this so my car will respond a little better because my car has 88k on it.

if someone could just copy and paste the words and pictures to an email and just email me at Sportsmandan21@aol.com or if someone could please put the write up and the pics on this thread...

Thanks

09-20-2005, 01:57 PM

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http://www.motorvate.ca/mvp.php/517
http://www.motorvate.ca/mvp.php/518

PS. 88k is nothing. people here are running 250+ and they run like new or better

09-20-2005, 02:02 PM

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You may also want to retrieve the codes stored in the ECU (check the stickies)... you might have a bad knock sensor.

09-20-2005, 02:06 PM

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how do i know if i need a new knock sensor?
are they hard to install and are they expensive?

09-20-2005, 02:24 PM

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They are pricey for what they are and difficult to install. Not impossible, but difficult. If you pay to have it done you will be bent over.

09-20-2005, 02:26 PM

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09-20-2005, 02:42 PM

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when i had a bad KS i didnt notice any hesitation, but i always use 94 octane.
maybe you should try a 60k tune up? like oil change, fuel filter, spark plugs..

09-20-2005, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Dejenn21

Check for slack in your accelerator cable

09-20-2005, 03:14 PM

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man i cleaned my TB the other day and didnt really notice any different... i thuoght i cleaned it pretty well too.

09-20-2005, 03:49 PM

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^^^ don't worry, your engine appreciates it.... she told me

09-20-2005, 04:07 PM

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If it needs to be cleaned you'll feel the difference after you clean it. I clean mine more than I need to and I feel very little difference. But the first time I did it there was a big difference in accleration.