I was wondering if the IAC and EGR is waterproof... the reason is that i m planning to clean them ... and people say there is alot of carbon and stuff stuck.. so i was wondering if soaking them in water is okay for these components...

Thanks alot

 

I would not use water to clean that stuff. Just use throttle body cleaner and it will do the job nicely.

 

I don't think water would be a good idea. It probably wouldn't clean anything anyway. I think the techs advise using carb cleaner.

 

They will tolerate light spray and the occasional spritz of water, what with the connector enviro-seals; but dunking them is a no-no.
If you insist on cleaning them up, use a Carb Cleaner soaked shop rag. Better still, use Brake Cleaner; it doesn't leave a residue.

 

thanks everyone for your input... i WONT dipp it in water.. i got some intake cleaning thingy.. which i will try..

thanks.. and.. do we have to change the gasket when we put it back in?

 

I (personally) always plan on a new gasket whenever I R&R (Remove and Reinstall) something. Perhaps I'm 'funny' like that, but I absolutely HATE revisiting something (for whatever reason).
Some have gotten away with it.

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