Re: Throttle body carbon build-up?

From: Bob Tom (tigers@bserv.com)
Date: Thu Nov 16 2000 - 10:19:14 EST


At 08:27 PM 11/15/00 CST, you wrote:
> <snip>
>I inspected the TB and there was good amount of carbon. My question is, how
>and why does carbon build up in the TB on a Multiport Fuel Injection vehicle
>and could it be bad enough to cause the engine to run rough and stall?

Blow-by gases from the crankcase, combustion chambers and PCV valve are
the major sources from my understanding.

>Has anyone else had this problem with the throttle body?

All tbs will accumulate carbon deposits over time.

Hope this helps.

Bob. Burlington, Ont., Canada.
'97 Dakota CC, 5.2L, 4x2, 3.92 SG, auto., 4265 lb.
Dyno: 231.2 rwhp 340.0 lb-ft rw torque
PB: 14.737 @ 91.75 9.364 @ 72.95



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