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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: GTi5 on 03 February 2004, 11:36

Title: Throttle Body Removel
Post by: GTi5 on 03 February 2004, 11:36

My 8v keeps cutting out when and stalling when i depress the clutch while approaching junctions and stuff, and i noticed on a previous thread that a mucky throttle body could be to blame. I am planning on cleaning mine out but dont really know where to start.
If any one has done this before then a few pointers would'nt go amiss! :-\

Title: Re:Throttle Body Removel
Post by: Dizzie on 03 February 2004, 12:38

remove the intake pipe and rubber. then disconnect the throttle cable. there are 4 allen head bolts holding the throttle body to the inlet manifold.

you'll need a new gasket when replacing.

Title: Re:Throttle Body Removel
Post by: GTi5 on 03 February 2004, 16:49

which gasket? ???

Title: Re:Throttle Body Removel
Post by: golfvr6 on 03 February 2004, 17:09

the gasket between the throttle body and the inlet manifold.

Title: Re:Throttle Body Removel
Post by: GTi5 on 04 February 2004, 17:05

What i am best cleaning it with? just water or some WD 40 and a toothbrush?

Title: Re:Throttle Body Removel
Post by: golfvr6 on 04 February 2004, 18:53

you can use carb cleaner, or wd40  :)

Title: Re:Throttle Body Removel
Post by: modulater on 04 February 2004, 19:03

parrafin or petrol also?

Title: Re:Throttle Body Removel
Post by: golfvr6 on 04 February 2004, 19:08

only with a f-a-g in your mouth
 :D

Title: Re:Throttle Body Removel
Post by: Veedubgt18v on 04 February 2004, 22:34

or it could be your throttle micro switch, check the connections from either side of the connectors, and also in the two switches (these are on the throttle body) check the switch with a circuit tester, i cant remember the numbers but golfvr6 may do.


Golfvr6- that switch, my car started doin it again the other day and the cable had fallen off the connector. which was an arse.

Title: Re:Throttle Body Removel
Post by: golfvr6 on 04 February 2004, 23:10

when throttle closed, infinite resistance
when throttle open  , 0 resistance

Title: Re:Throttle Body Removel
Post by: Veedubgt18v on 04 February 2004, 23:11

thats the bad boy!  :P