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How do shops "clean the throttle body"
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Bob Denman
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Do they in fact actually clean them?????? :dontknow:
Would some sort of fuel system cleaner work as an alternative? :dontknow:
Would some sort of fuel system cleaner work as an alternative? :dontknow:
On a few of my cars the crud would build up and cause the throttle valve to stick closed. That made for jackrabbit starts from lights, etc. I cleaned them with spray carb cleaner and an old toothbrush. Fuel additives wouldn't help this but would help the fuel passages. This was more like a 50K mile interval. Don't know why the Spyder would be any worse except for the oil they tend to suck up into the airbox.
MikeinGA
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Buy the repair manual at http://www.ebay.com/itm/2011-Can-Am...anuals_Literature&vxp=mtr&hash=item3cc269d0d9
Bob Denman
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:agree: The video implies the dreaded "Airbox Removal Ordeal" :shocked:
Gordy
RT-S PE#0060
I would be very careful spraying into the throttle body that is a liquid and it wont compress if you tried to start the engine with liquid in cylinders expect a bent con rod or cracked piston.Best way is to spray air intake cleaner on a clean shop rag on the end of a wooden dowel and wipe inside tb with throttle open hope this helps
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
The manual gives the following procedure:
1. Remove upper side panels and central panel;
2. Remove air filter housing cover;
3. Check throttle body cleanliness with a flashlight. Also check when throttle plates are fully opened;
4. Inspect throttle body bore, throttle plate edge, air orifice; Look for dirt, oily surfaces, carbon deposits on throttle plates and surrounding bores;
5. Clean as necessary using a throttle body cleaner such as Gunk Intake Medic;
Use only an appropriate throttle body cleaner that will not damage O-rings, MAP sensor, and catalytic converter. Do not spray any cleaning fluid on the Electronic Throttle Actuator.
6. To avoid getting dirt into engine, spray cleaner on a clean rag then rub against throttle plates and bores. A toothbrush also work well;
7. Hold throttle fully open to reach all surfaces;
8. To remove residual dirt, spray cleaner on (wiped) throttle plates and bores;
9. Spray cleaner inside air orifices.
1. Remove upper side panels and central panel;
2. Remove air filter housing cover;
3. Check throttle body cleanliness with a flashlight. Also check when throttle plates are fully opened;
4. Inspect throttle body bore, throttle plate edge, air orifice; Look for dirt, oily surfaces, carbon deposits on throttle plates and surrounding bores;
5. Clean as necessary using a throttle body cleaner such as Gunk Intake Medic;
Use only an appropriate throttle body cleaner that will not damage O-rings, MAP sensor, and catalytic converter. Do not spray any cleaning fluid on the Electronic Throttle Actuator.
6. To avoid getting dirt into engine, spray cleaner on a clean rag then rub against throttle plates and bores. A toothbrush also work well;
7. Hold throttle fully open to reach all surfaces;
8. To remove residual dirt, spray cleaner on (wiped) throttle plates and bores;
9. Spray cleaner inside air orifices.
Bob Denman
New member
Does it list the proper cuss words to use while removing the air filer housing cover in French or English? :shocked: :roflblack:
ARtraveler
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I am guessing they left that out due to the pre-medication proceedure of two martinis to be ingested by the mechanic prior to attempting the procedure. .
GeoffCee
New member
This sorta implies that Gunk Intake Medic is an appropriate cleaner, and that being so, it will not damage O-rings, MAP sensor or catalytic converter but like all cleaning fluid, it should be kept away from the Electronic Throttle Actuator. Is that how you read it, Scotty?
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NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
Yes. There are others, too. They usually have text on the can that says they are safe for o-rings, sensors, etc.
GeoffCee
New member
Thanks. In just over a year my RT will be out of its 2-year guarantee so I've started gathering technical info for when I start my own nuts and bolts servicing. Every little helps! :f_spider:
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