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Old Jun 30, 2010 | 09:32 PM
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how do i clean it?
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Old Jul 1, 2010 | 05:24 AM
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change your oil!
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Old Jul 1, 2010 | 05:25 AM
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With water?

Why do you think your vtec needs cleaned?
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Old Jul 1, 2010 | 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by chadleehonda
how do i clean it?
pop it?
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Old Jul 1, 2010 | 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by 300whpej
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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Old Jul 1, 2010 | 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by fryman
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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Old Jul 1, 2010 | 07:44 AM
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I dont get this question?
Clean the solenoid you mean?
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Old Jul 1, 2010 | 08:16 AM
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yeah how do i clean my solenoid?
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Old Jul 1, 2010 | 08:26 AM
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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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Old Jul 1, 2010 | 08:26 AM
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LMFAO!!! THIS MADE MY DAY!
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Old Jul 1, 2010 | 08:34 AM
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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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Old Jul 1, 2010 | 08:51 AM
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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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Old Jul 1, 2010 | 11:02 AM
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Made my day too =]
Everyone starts from nothing though. Knowledge takes time
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