throttle body cleaning

no name · Mar 30, 2011

I have searched but still havn't figured it out. What do you use to clean it? I have read carb cleaner and brake cleaner. Some say don't use carb cleaner. Isn't carb and brake cleaner basically the same stuff? Also read to use Sea Foam Deep Creep. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Did I miss a DIY on this?

AF_Hemi · Mar 30, 2011

Brake cleaner is best. Just soak it down (be careful not to hit the electronics on the butterfly valve). Most should fall off with just spraying it. You can use your wife's toothbrush to get the rest out, or just wipe it out

Redtruck-VA · Mar 30, 2011

Ditto, service manual specifically states "do not use Carb cleaner" as it may damage the electronics.

bigtigga84 · Mar 30, 2011

I was wondering about this myself. Can the electronics be removed for cleaning?

AF_Hemi · Mar 30, 2011

theres no reason to remove the electronics. Brake cleaner wont hurt them as long as its not sprayed directly onto them. Removing electronics would be a big waste of time

HemiBabe · Mar 30, 2011

Check this out and it should help you.
http://www.ramforum.com/f76/hemi-throttle-body-cleaning-5048/

AJMAG · Mar 30, 2011

i just cleaned mine yesterday with brake/contact cleaner that i use on dirtbikes and worked like a charm, and damnn was it dirty. much better throttle responce!

HemiBabe · Mar 30, 2011

Really??? I was wonderin if you could notice a difference or not, I guess I'll do mine too!

no name · Apr 1, 2011

Thanks for input guys. Think I am going to have to get this done soon.

no name · Apr 2, 2011

It's done. Pretty easy job. Maybe I will gain a few mpg's now. Throttle response seems better and seems to have woke up a few more ponies.

The Assassin · Apr 2, 2011

Guess it's time to do mine too.

rocket · Apr 2, 2011

I soaked mine in palmolive, it's not very clean but madge likes it...................nothing? It was an old commercial.....figures.lol.

bigbadram1500 · Apr 3, 2011

Brake cleaner is what the hubby always used. Never cleaned mine yet. Might have to try it out. Truck's got almost 40k, tb is probably dirty.

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