01 dak. 4.7 need to clean throttle body -help!

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01 dak. 4.7 need to clean throttle body -help! - 2/4/2008 8:14:35 PM    kthejoker20   Posts: 10 Joined: 2/1/2008 Status: offline I have a 2001 Dakota 4.7. I was told by the dodge dealer that my throttle body is pretty gummed up. I then inspected it.  I stuck my finger in the whole and there was like a black dirt/gum all over the inside. How bad is this? Can someone tell me how to clean a throttle body?   Will this improve my gas mileage?  I am getting about 13 mpg right now. Post #: 1

RE: 01 dak. 4.7 need to clean throttle body -help! - 2/4/2008 8:27:17 PM    lghtngblt02 Posts: 1068 Joined: 1/4/2008 From: Mechanicsburg, Pa Status: offline That sounds pretty bad! Either take it off and manually clean it or use some SEAFOAM, it is a good cleaner. A clean TB def will increase mileage. Thats probably why its so low. Good luck _____________________________ 93 Dodge Dakota LE 2x4, 3.9L V6 Magnum 00 Ford Focus LX Sedan, 2.0L SPI (in reply to kthejoker20) Post #: 2

RE: 01 dak. 4.7 need to clean throttle body -help! - 2/4/2008 10:07:38 PM    kthejoker20   Posts: 10 Joined: 2/1/2008 Status: offline If I take it off, will I need to replace the gasket? Also... What should I do if I find the intake manifold just as dirty?  Will seafoam clean it? Thanks! (in reply to lghtngblt02) Post #: 3

RE: 01 dak. 4.7 need to clean throttle body -help! - 2/5/2008 2:19:11 PM    United1   Posts: 178 Joined: 1/29/2007 Status: offline I did my 2000 Durango 4.7 in about 15  inuted total.  I am assuming your 2001 is the same, if not, I apologize.  Pull the hat off and if I remember right you will see the TV cable and the throttle cable off to the left.  Remove both of those by releasing the clips.  I believe there are three bolts holding the TB on.  Pull those out and the TB can now be removed.  Clean it up with carb cleaner or brake cleaner works real well as well.  When done, put it back on and re-attach the cable and hat.  Now enjoy a smoother idle and better mileage.  There should be no need to change the gasket. (in reply to kthejoker20) Post #: 4

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