Re: Re: cleaning the TB

From: Michael Meyerhoff (mmeye@umr.edu)
Date: Thu Nov 20 1997 - 19:24:51 EST


At 02:12 PM 11/20/97 -0700, you wrote:
> From: Tim Roller
> starwolf@bewellnet.com
> Nov.20 at 2:00pm
>
> > Are you sure the problem is from your TB assy.? When was the last
>time the fuel filter was changed or not knowing what part of the country
>you're in but here in Colorado they've started with the winter fuel which I
>noticed with the first tank of gas with the CRAP FUEL that I lost power,
>idles rougher, lousey MPG(but I do have a lead foot) and nasty smell coming
>from the exhaust with all those so-called pollution control additives.
>However if the TB does need cleaning, just ONLY use a carburator cleaner
>that is safe for all sensors and usually only needs spraying while on
>vehicle unless the mounting gasket needs changing because of leakage, and
>most important--DON'T DROP parts down the throttle bore if you decide to
>remove the TB.
>
The fuel filter was changed last fall, so it should be ok. The TB really
needs cleaning so it won't hurt even if doesn't fix the problems. Oh ya;
thanks for the no parts loose in the engine tip :))

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