Throttle body cleaning.

[christomk3gti]

lol quite funny that... i'll keep it in mind haha

[jocarl11]

think this is a task for me at the wkend.... ohh sh!te its valentines weekend.... I may do it at work on monday

Buy the missus a new toothbrush for valentines. Then when she is cheesed off and walks out you can use her old one to clean the throttle body.  Job done       Cheers      Deano

 

I'm on with mine tomorrow after i'v replaced a very leaky sump gasket!! I looked at the diy thread for Throttle body porting but i think i'll wait till i've bought a spare incase i balls it up.

[FlySpeck]

thats why i suggested to the op to get a spare

[Larrychips]

I have just done a complete TB & MAF clean on my mk3 8v GTi...for the 1st time.  After all this talk of TB cleaning, I thought I'd give it a go...I really want to start getting to know cars better and service my car myself.  I enjoy technical challenges and finding out how things work...not to mention saving da dolla.

As I said, I have never done this before...it took me about 1h 45mins, it really is simple.  3 pipes, 4 Allen key bolts and a clip-off electric connector...that's all.  Took the TB + the pipe connecting the TB to the air filter + the MAF (being careful to leave it mostly in-tact!) off...took em inside and a bit of WD40, elbow-grease & 4 new duster cloths later and it was gleaming inside.  Put it all back together, reconnected the battery, turned on the ignition (without starting it) for 30sec then it started almost instantly.  I was a bit concerned at 1st, as it seemed to idle at about 2500rpm for the 1st few seconds...but after like 10sec it was back to just under 1000rpm. 

While I was pretending I am a mechanic, I changed the fuel filter...was fairly easy to do...would have been alot easier if I had a ramp...but a standard jack + an axle stand for safety did the job. 

Just been to take her for a spin, and what a difference!  She idles much smoother, and there is no rev drop-off when you take your foot off the gas.  Before it would drop down to 700 or so revs after you take your foot off the gas (not in gear of cause)...now it goes down to about 1350 for like 3sec then down to normal 950rpm. 

Over all, I am very pleased...engine seems far smoother and happier.  Not bad for a bit of tinkering on a Saterday morning...only one regret through...how the hell am I going to get all this oil & grease off my hands and out from under my nails?!?!?   hehe

Seriously guys, if you have the tools I strongly suggest you do this...made a big difference and so satisfying to know that YOU did it! 

larrychips  /out

[Nino]

im currently in the process of cleaning my entire TB and springs hoping it will fix my massive issue, big tip to get the oil off m8 put some suger in your hand about a tablespoon full, and add about a 10 pence worth of washing up liquid, add some hot water and scub your hand together

by the way whats the MAF?

[Khare]

Mass air flow sensor.

[jocarl11]

im currently in the process of cleaning my entire TB and springs hoping it will fix my massive issue, big tip to get the oil off m8 put some suger in your hand about a tablespoon full, and add about a 10 pence worth of washing up liquid, add some hot water and scub your hand together

I do exactly the same but use salt!

I never got round to the TB today as i had the privilege of driving a Mk1 escort mexico instead 

[Khare]

I removed mine today to have good access to the back area of the engine but while it was out I cleaned it. Also cleaned the areas I could reach of the intake manifold.

[Deano2711]

im currently in the process of cleaning my entire TB and springs hoping it will fix my massive issue, big tip to get the oil off m8 put some suger in your hand about a tablespoon full, and add about a 10 pence worth of washing up liquid, add some hot water and scub your hand together

I do exactly the same but use salt!

I never got round to the TB today as i had the privilege of driving a Mk1 escort mexico instead 

Lucky Bugger.....Mark 1 Mexico is THE car from the gods!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jocarl11]

im currently in the process of cleaning my entire TB and springs hoping it will fix my massive issue, big tip to get the oil off m8 put some suger in your hand about a tablespoon full, and add about a 10 pence worth of washing up liquid, add some hot water and scub your hand together

I do exactly the same but use salt!

I never got round to the TB today as i had the privilege of driving a Mk1 escort mexico instead 

Lucky Bugger.....Mark 1 Mexico is THE car from the gods!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's my uncles pride n joy so i'm supprised he let me have a go! Turns just about every head you drive past