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samtheman
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7/31/2004
20:14:43

Subject: 5.9 throttle body cleaning?
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I have been cleaning my T Bs on numerous autos for years without taking it off. I even talked to Sam Memelo on a radio show years ago about the cleaner going in my manifold on my cherokee and he and the other host said it was alright. Can I clean my Dak that way?



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7/31/2004
22:02:59

RE: 5.9 throttle body cleaning?
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because the TB on our Daks are so easy to remove, it only makes sense to take it off. I found that once the air hat is off, the three sensors unplugged and the one hose to the front of it was pulled and the throttle linkage was unclipped (cruise cable too if you got one), the four bolts came out like butter.
After I thoroughly cleaned mine, by removing the TPS, the AI sensor and the deally in the front I was able to make it sparkle. I was really carefule with the AIS and didnt force it in any way. A spray bomb of TB cleaner and it was just like new.
Putting it back was just the reverse. You might want to pick up a new manifold gasket though, they're cheap and worth the effort. With the sensors back on, it is done. I think it took me about 10 minutes to take it off, about a half an hour to clean and about 10 minutes to put back on. Never looked back...

Hope this helps you make your descision...



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