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Old Jul 9, 2003 | 03:01 PM
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One more time....what cleaner do i use on the TB

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???

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Old Jul 9, 2003 | 03:05 PM
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I used just regular fuel injector cleaner worked fine for me.
Old Jul 9, 2003 | 03:07 PM
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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?
Old Jul 9, 2003 | 05:13 PM
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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.
Old Jul 9, 2003 | 05:18 PM
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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

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Old Jul 9, 2003 | 07:30 PM
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Is the TB gasket safe to reuse for sure?????...I've heard both ways. How much is it if i were to replace it?
Old Jul 9, 2003 | 07:37 PM
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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.
Old Jul 9, 2003 | 08:00 PM
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Originally posted by MJ_Z28
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!
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FWIW, I did this and blew my headgasket the same day.
Old Jul 9, 2003 | 08:10 PM
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FWIW, I did this and blew my headgasket the same day.
interesting...don't mean to hijack the thread...but is this common?

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Old Jul 10, 2003 | 02:07 PM
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Originally posted by MJ_Z28
interesting...don't mean to hijack the thread...but is this common?

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