Cleaned up LS throttle body - Pics
03-04-08, 09:37 PM
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Cleaned up LS throttle body - Pics
So this past Saturday I decided to finally go ahead and clean the throttle body on my LS. I followed all the procedures from lexls.com tutorial section. The only thing I did not do was take off the sensors off the throttle body.
Here are a few pics of before and after:
After:
I used GUMOUT and a flat head screw driver to get rid of the gunk. Oh, and a bunch of shop towels. I'd say there was a few mil of gunk thickness on the throttle body and intake.
The part number for the throttle body gasket is: 22271-50010 $11 at dealership
I also suggest buying the fat hose under the throttle body (pic below), part #: 12262-50010 $23 at dealership
The trickiest part of taking off the throttle body was taking off that coolant hose off of it. It took me a few more minutes than expected, but over all was a straight forward job.
The irony of this all is that I ended up selling my LS the next day. I was very sad to see the car go as it was in great shape, but at least I know it will be in good hands. Here are a few pics of the car before it left my house:
I guess I miss the car so much I've decided I post this thread. That's all folks!
Here are a few pics of before and after:
After:
I used GUMOUT and a flat head screw driver to get rid of the gunk. Oh, and a bunch of shop towels. I'd say there was a few mil of gunk thickness on the throttle body and intake.
The part number for the throttle body gasket is: 22271-50010 $11 at dealership
I also suggest buying the fat hose under the throttle body (pic below), part #: 12262-50010 $23 at dealership
The trickiest part of taking off the throttle body was taking off that coolant hose off of it. It took me a few more minutes than expected, but over all was a straight forward job.
The irony of this all is that I ended up selling my LS the next day. I was very sad to see the car go as it was in great shape, but at least I know it will be in good hands. Here are a few pics of the car before it left my house:
I guess I miss the car so much I've decided I post this thread. That's all folks!
03-06-08, 03:34 PM
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Ever since I saw your carbon deposits,
, Im thinking of cleaning mine as well. Looks like it cant hurt, and that it can only be beneficial for fuel economy.
03-06-08, 03:49 PM
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Do you actually have to replace the TB gasket when you disconnect it from the intake manifold, or can you use it again if it is not destroyed?
Ever since I saw your carbon deposits,, Im thinking of cleaning mine as well. Looks like it cant hurt, and that it can only be beneficial for fuel economy.
Ever since I saw your carbon deposits,
, Im thinking of cleaning mine as well. Looks like it cant hurt, and that it can only be beneficial for fuel economy.
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Regarding the gasket, I prefer to have something new than to risk it with something used and old. The gasket wasn't torn, but I still decided to change it. I think is worth it.
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An 18 year old kid bought it with the help of his dad. I hooked him up with all the websites, so the dad tells me his son has plan for a VIP car. I'm sure he'll appreciate the goodies. I honestly miss this car. I'll eventually get another one, but newer (2000).
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