Throttle body cleaning
03-25-2004, 07:59 AM
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Throttle body cleaning
How much would you guys pay for this? And how long should it take? I know that I could probably do this myself...but I just don't have the time and I'm sure that it needs to be done.
Also, my car seems to hesitate and sputter when I first crank it up in the mornings. It only does this when it has been sitting for several hours (like overnight) and quits doing it after a couple minutes. Any ideas what that might be?
Also, my car seems to hesitate and sputter when I first crank it up in the mornings. It only does this when it has been sitting for several hours (like overnight) and quits doing it after a couple minutes. Any ideas what that might be?
03-25-2004, 08:11 AM
#2
Originally Posted by Dawgs AE
How much would you guys pay for this? And how long should it take? I know that I could probably do this myself...but I just don't have the time and I'm sure that it needs to be done.
Also, my car seems to hesitate and sputter when I first crank it up in the mornings. It only does this when it has been sitting for several hours (like overnight) and quits doing it after a couple minutes. Any ideas what that might be?
Also, my car seems to hesitate and sputter when I first crank it up in the mornings. It only does this when it has been sitting for several hours (like overnight) and quits doing it after a couple minutes. Any ideas what that might be?
expect to pay between $60-$100 to get it done. kinda a waste of money when you just need the cleaner ($5) and a little time.
the sputter is because it is cold so its normal. thats why it stops when it warms up.
03-25-2004, 08:17 AM
#3
If you do this yourself, make sure you get throttle body cleaner for approved for fuel injected engines. I was in line at the parts store when I noticed there were two different ones. Not sure what the other would do, but it can't be good.
03-25-2004, 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by soonerfan
you dont even have 10 minutes? thats how long it takes. its VERY easy to do.
expect to pay between $60-$100 to get it done. kinda a waste of money when you just need the cleaner ($5) and a little time.
expect to pay between $60-$100 to get it done. kinda a waste of money when you just need the cleaner ($5) and a little time.
03-25-2004, 12:53 PM
#5
Seriously, don't pay for this. All you have to do is loosen the clamp on the intake manifold, spray the cleaner on a cloth rag and wipe it clean. Hold the throttle open top and bottom and wipe as much as you can. It will only take about 10 minutes.
03-26-2004, 09:31 AM
#13
Originally Posted by takkar
I got a quote of 41 canadian dollars to get it cleaned from the dealer...so thats like 30USD and it'll be even cheaper if you get it done from an independent shop
it would only be like 8 of your crazy canadian dollars
03-26-2004, 07:29 PM
#18
Originally Posted by soonerfan
here you go
1. remove tube coming from airbox/intake
2. spray cleaner inside throttle body
3. wipe down with cloth
4. open butterfly and clean that
5. put back together
1. remove tube coming from airbox/intake
2. spray cleaner inside throttle body
3. wipe down with cloth
4. open butterfly and clean that
5. put back together
03-26-2004, 09:55 PM
#20
an accountant who doenst see the value of a dollar....anyone else see the irony, itll take longer to drive to the daeler and wait for them to tell you all sorts of BS about everyting else wrong with the car then to spend 10 minutes on cleaning the TB yourself 
03-27-2004, 07:35 AM
#21
Originally Posted by Virus
NEVER spray it into the TB! Spray it on a cloth. Spray alot onto a cloth and wipe, but as others have found, spraying directly into the TB can have very bad consequences.
if you do it with the valve closed, the cleaner doent get into the engine. actually, i think ive even sprayed it in there with that open and never had a problem. just a little hesitation at start up but after a few seconds everything is fine
03-27-2004, 11:39 AM
#23
I will install pulleys during April... so i might tell to my mechanic cleaning my TB and my intake too... and maybe to install my clear signal lights!!
so around $120 all together? what do you guys think...
so around $120 all together? what do you guys think...
03-27-2004, 01:00 PM
#26
Originally Posted by RoNx777
er...i had mine done at a local shop for about $40, picked up in an hour. but i notice after the cleaning the engine is louder when i gas and ive been gettin less miles off a full tank compared to b4, normal???
03-28-2004, 04:51 AM
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I just did this yesteday. Went to Pep Boys and bought the Gumont brand cleaner. I followed the directions on the can and it came out fine.
1. Disconnect the air intake house from the TB.
2. Spray cleaner for 10 seconds while manually moving the throttle lever.
3. Start car and let run for a minute.
4. Repeat until can is finished.
The car has a very nice idle now. I also replaced the PCV valve and spark plugs so that may have something to do with it.
1. Disconnect the air intake house from the TB.
2. Spray cleaner for 10 seconds while manually moving the throttle lever.
3. Start car and let run for a minute.
4. Repeat until can is finished.
The car has a very nice idle now. I also replaced the PCV valve and spark plugs so that may have something to do with it.
03-28-2004, 05:04 AM
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03-28-2004, 08:37 AM
#29
just did mine, i used STP intake cleaner, and i just sprayed some on a cloth and wiped away the dirt. was real easy took about 10 min. I also installed my Berk Intake. That thing sounds like a BEAST!!!
03-28-2004, 06:14 PM
#30
If U spray TB cleaner in the engine- that stuff is pretty flamable, and once it ignites with the fuel and air mixture it can blow holes in the engine, bend rods.... Its best to use a wet rag to clean the TB Up. I have 80K miles on mine and never cleaned it... I think its time for that and the TB coolant bypass mod 
I use BG throttle body and intake cleaner.
I use BG throttle body and intake cleaner.
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