Cleaned Engine Bay & throttle body

stealth23 · 08-28-2014, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mag_black

What did you use to clean the engine block?

I used Gunk Original Engine Degreaser, walmart has it dirt cheap $3
Gunk Original Engine Degreaser, 15 oz: Motor Oil, Transmission Fluid & Car Lubricant : Walmart.com

and Gunk Engine Brite Engine Protector Shine
- Gunk Engine Brite Engine Protector Shine, 15 oz.: Motor Oil, Transmission Fluid & Car Lubricant : Walmart.com

nick760 · 09-14-2014, 09:06 PM

When you disconnected the TB's and cleaned them did you move the butterfly in order to clean inside better or did you just spray them with throttle body cleaner and used a brush and towel to clean inside not moving the butterfly? I'm asking because I've heard people clean it incorrectly moving the butterfly and the sensor inside gets decalibrated and after finishing cleaning and installing back people have issues with their idle and can be a pain to fix it.

nick760 · 09-14-2014, 09:32 PM

I've also heard if people disconnect the wiring harness you have to do a relearn procedure after you install it back.

stealth23 · 09-15-2014, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nick760

When you disconnected the TB's and cleaned them did you move the butterfly in order to clean inside better or did you just spray them with throttle body cleaner and used a brush and towel to clean inside not moving the butterfly? I'm asking because I've heard people clean it incorrectly moving the butterfly and the sensor inside gets decalibrated and after finishing cleaning and installing back people have issues with their idle and can be a pain to fix it.

I first unplug the TB sensor plug before touching the butterfly, then sprayed and cleaned with shop towels, i had to move the butterfly in order to remove the gunk build up on the edge of the butterfly and had no issues with idle after cleaning this way. I took my time and was careful when cleaning them out, not to let the butterfly slam shut itself or anything in a forceful manner.

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09-14-2014, 09:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
nick760 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Deltona, Florida Posts: 30 Drives: Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	When you disconnected the TB's and cleaned them did you move the butterfly in order to clean inside better or did you just spray them with throttle body cleaner and used a brush and towel to clean inside not moving the butterfly? I'm asking because I've heard people clean it incorrectly moving the butterfly and the sensor inside gets decalibrated and after finishing cleaning and installing back people have issues with their idle and can be a pain to fix it.

09-14-2014, 09:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
nick760 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Deltona, Florida Posts: 30 Drives: Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	I've also heard if people disconnect the wiring harness you have to do a relearn procedure after you install it back.