i've heard all the horrior stories and such, im just looking for a straight answer....i plan to take my TB off the manifold to clean it.....what cleaner should i use??? Also some say that the butterfly's need to be lubed after its cleaned, what lube should i use as to not collect alot of dust/dirt???

Any help would be appreciated.

 

I used just regular fuel injector cleaner worked fine for me.

 

do you mean in the tank....because that not my question....
or do you mean that you used it as a solvent and physically clean the TB with it? Anyone else?

 

Tune-up/injector cleaner diluted with gas 1:4 or 1:5. Or just get a professional cleaning kit,e.g. www.intakesnake.com.

Carb cleaner or straight injector cleaner may be too strong unless mixed with gas. These hints taken from Car Care tips, Popular Mechanics. FWIW.

 

you can get "deep creep" TB cleaner...open the TB blades and spray it in there. While you're at it, get some Seafoam and follow these intructions: http://www.acaenterprises.com/camaro...m/seafoam.html

Good Luck!
wade

 

Is the TB gasket safe to reuse for sure?????...I've heard both ways. How much is it if i were to replace it?

 

If it is not torn, it would be ok. A new one is a couple bucks, though. Use cleaner that is O2 safe.

 

FWIW, I did this and blew my headgasket the same day.

 

interesting...don't mean to hijack the thread...but is this common?

Thanks,
Wade

 

I hope not... it ruined my entire summer.