Re: Re: Re: tune-up info

From: Andy Levy (andylevy@yahoo.com)
Date: Sun Apr 07 2002 - 17:09:16 EDT


Very short driver.

jay & dana wrote:

> How in the he!! do you guys take your IAC sensor out while the TB is still
> on the engine???
> I have a 97 Dak 318 and there is no room to put a torx driver in there. I'm
> thinking the best way to do this is to completely remove the TB and clean
> all the sensors while you're at it. I have enough trouble just dealing with
> the distributor cap and wires even when the air hat is off.
>
> Jay
>
> >It's controlled by the PCM (power control module). It is located on
> >the back side of the TB. To remove it, disconnect the electrical
> >connection, and use a Torx driver to remove the 2 screws. You can clean it
> >with TB or Brake cleaner. Do NOT twist the plunger or you will ruin the
> >little bugger.
> >
> >They get carboned up every so often, which leads to erratic idle quality.
> >It's not a bad idea to clean it whenever you change plugs.
> >TonyC

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-andy
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