how much should I scrub down my throttle body, can I use I brass brush?
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how much should I scrub down my throttle body, can I use I brass brush?
1995 Civic DX 4Dr sedan, D15B7
On my '97 I had the issue where the car would stall at a stop, so I cleaned the TB and IACV. On that car I removed the TB, then the IACV and cleaned everything with carb clean. On the inside of the TB I used carb clean and a brass brush. I have been told brass is softer than other metals, and is ok to use to scrub and clean with.
Now, on my '95 Civic, I had the issue where the idle was revving up then back down again. So I removed only the IACV, sprayed it out with carb clean, and let it dry.
In place, I opened up the TB sprayed a bit of carb clean in, and on a shop towel, and I just cleaned the inside of the TB and the throttle valve plate that way. It was a tad sticky, and it seemed to help. I did notice however, there was still a ring of black build-up inside.
It seems to work ok, but is it better, and is it safe to remove it and clean it with the brass brush like I did the '97? Should I use an old toothbrush instead?
Also, if I remove the TB, is it best to replace the gasket, or can it be reused?
Thanks!
On my '97 I had the issue where the car would stall at a stop, so I cleaned the TB and IACV. On that car I removed the TB, then the IACV and cleaned everything with carb clean. On the inside of the TB I used carb clean and a brass brush. I have been told brass is softer than other metals, and is ok to use to scrub and clean with.
Now, on my '95 Civic, I had the issue where the idle was revving up then back down again. So I removed only the IACV, sprayed it out with carb clean, and let it dry.
In place, I opened up the TB sprayed a bit of carb clean in, and on a shop towel, and I just cleaned the inside of the TB and the throttle valve plate that way. It was a tad sticky, and it seemed to help. I did notice however, there was still a ring of black build-up inside.
It seems to work ok, but is it better, and is it safe to remove it and clean it with the brass brush like I did the '97? Should I use an old toothbrush instead?
Also, if I remove the TB, is it best to replace the gasket, or can it be reused?
Thanks!
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Re: how much should I scrub down my throttle body, can I use I brass brush?
Don't use anything metal (IDK if the throttle bodies on some of these cars are steel or aluminum, is the thing)
Use a Scotch-Brite pad
Much better than a toothbrush and it won't score up any metal either
Use a Scotch-Brite pad
Much better than a toothbrush and it won't score up any metal either
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And how do I know if the gasket is still good? Should I plan for the worse when I remove the TB?
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