Thanks,Bernd.Your`s is the first e-mail I ever
printed! Steve P.
--- "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@texas.net> wrote:
>
> Here's how:
>
> You'll need 1 can of TB Cleaner, a can of compressed
> air, and a new TB
> Gasket (air is optional though).
>
> (1) Remove the Airhat, sensor connectors, and
> linkage
> (2) Remove the four bolts holding it down
> (3) Remove all the sensors (IAC, TPS, and MAP) -
> Torx-25
> (4) Grab a small pan and some TB Cleaner (I use STP
> Throttle Body Cleaner -
> It's your choice though)
> (5) Spray TB Cleaner in all the orifices and let sit
> for a few (Make sure
> you spray some into the MAP port)
> (6) Spray some TB Cleaner on the plunger of the IAC
> and wipe clean (Do NOT
> turn it...just wipe it clean)
> (7) Spray some more TB Cleaner on the Throttle Body
> (all holes again) and
> wipe the IAC port clean with a small rag (lint free
> preferred...Q-Tip works
> well though...just make sure you don't leave any
> fuzz in there)
> (8) Spray all the port dry with the compressed air
> (Inspect for dirt...it
> there is still some left...go back to #7 - Lather,
> Rinse, Repeat)
> (9) If everything is clean...reinstall the sensors
> and put the TB back on
> the truck
> (10 Start the truck and let idle for about a minute.
>
> Your TB is now clean.
>
> Most people think that spraying the cleaner down the
> bores is "cleaning the
> TB" but it's just washing the gook down the intake
> and onto the plugs. I
> always remove the TB for cleaning at every tune-up
> (7500 miles).
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of
> Hugh Catlett
> Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2000 2:30 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Re: RE: Correct Idle rate?
>
>
> Hi Bernd,
> I will check out the ignition system parts in the
> morning. What is your
> definition of cleaning out the TB? Isn't that by
> using carb cleaner? What
> other info do I need?
> Hugh
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@texas.net>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2000 9:03 AM
> Subject: DML: RE: Correct Idle rate?
>
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1999 Dakota Sport 3.9V6,4x4,3.92 Anti-spin,42RE auto,Intense Blue,regular cab.
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