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Old 06-30-2010, 09:32 PM
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how do i clean it?
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change your oil!
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With water?

Why do you think your vtec needs cleaned?
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how do i clean it?
pop it?
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pop it?
popping it only makes it worse.
rinse with warm water,apply soap in a circular motion,cover the entire area,then rinse with cold water.
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popping it only makes it worse.
rinse with warm water,apply soap in a circular motion,cover the entire area,then rinse with cold water.
wait, so i've been doing it wrong this whole time???
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I dont get this question?
Clean the solenoid you mean?
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yeah how do i clean my solenoid?
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this is for a prelude but its the same idea. probably dont need to remove the spark plug wires
http://www.hondaprelude.to/forums/sh....php?p=1200293
scroll down to post #4
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LMFAO!!! THIS MADE MY DAY!
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you want to clean your actual vtec solenoid??? jus mask it off and spray it?

or clean it as in you think theres sumthin wrong with it because in that case youl need a new one
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Oh.

I cleaned mine with simple green and a shop towel, then sprayed it satin black. Looks bangin'.
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Made my day too =]
Everyone starts from nothing though. Knowledge takes time
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