Re: Throttle body carbon build-up?

From: bernd@texas.net
Date: Thu Nov 16 2000 - 10:43:58 EST


Yuppers...Bob is 100% correct on that. Show me a TB that doesn't have any
Carbon buildup on it and i'll show you someone who cleans their TB on a monthly
basis. ;)

- Bernd

> 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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