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Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Sechelt, B.C., Canada
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![]() I pulled my T.B. off and it's really dirty... lots of oily carbon..Whats causing this? Can I clean the T.B. with brake cleaner? I have removed the Throttle air bypass valve but not the T.P.S.,, Any ideas?
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Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: Walker, MI, USA
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![]() Brake cleaner will work Spray it and let it soak for awhile and then spry it more it should come right off.
------------------ 14.62@96.9 Engine: Steal Mounts, Under drive pulleys, K&N, Home ported Lower Intake, No power steering, No A/C Drive Train: 3.55, World Class T-5, NOW it is time for Real power STUFF I Have and will put on after I get everthing: Accel DFI ![]() Next to get: rocker arms,Cam,TFS Heads,Injectors 26,Holley intake, What might I need??? |
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Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Sechelt, B.C., Canada
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![]() Cool, thanks Eh! Why is all oily and gross? Any ideas?
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Join Date: Oct 1998
Posts: 334
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![]() The oil is coming from the crank case vent tube via the oil filler spout. It gets dumped in front of the throttle plate and accumulates as carbon and oil. I use an old toothbrush along with throttle body or carb cleaner to get the crud off.
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Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Sechelt, B.C., Canada
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![]() Thanks "fiveliter8" I used your method..,It worked ace! Thanks again!!
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