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Throttle body cleaning

Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 6:33 pm
by Martin904
My 2002 4.0 XKR is definitely a bit below par on the acceleration front and I am thinking in the first instance of checking and cleaning the throttle body. How can i access this and does anybody recommend a good cleaner for the job ?

Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 11:17 pm
by D_Doran
I am planning on doing the same thing in the next couple of weeks, and downloaded the following article in preparation.

http://www.maxperformancecars.com/dmdoc ... n_MAFS.pdf

Also type in 'throttle body' in the search function on the forum and you should come up with other relevant posts.

Damian

Throttle Body Cleaning

Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 9:07 am
by Martin904
Thanks for the info. I have downloaded the document and looks to be exactly what I need.

I'll let you know the results in a couple of weeks time.

Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 9:54 am
by Antz0711
Hi,

I've just cleaned the throttle body and didn't really get a measurable improvement. However, I then cleaned the mass air flow sensor with Halfords electrical contact cleaner and it made an amazing difference. The car now has fantastic mid range and smoother gearbox.

Good luck.

Tony

Throttle Body Cleaning

Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 10:38 am
by Martin904
Thanks for that, I think I will try that first as it looks a bit easier than the throttle body job !