Throttle body cleaning, oiling?

Post Tue Jun 18, 2013 10:52 pm

cleaned my throttle body and been told to oil the bore with 3in1 oil is that right???

Post Tue Jun 18, 2013 10:56 pm

No need to oil the bore, but the roller bearings the spindle runs on will certainly enjoy a bit of 3in1.

Just dont use WD40 its sh1t, for most things.

Post Tue Jun 18, 2013 10:58 pm

cool
cos the fooker is sticking at the top and getting on my nerves
but free as butter when the engine is not running

Post Tue Jun 18, 2013 11:01 pm

rich318i wrote:cool
cos the fooker is sticking at the top and getting on my nerves

Clean it out with some carb or brake cleaner. Has someone been playing with the stop? It shouldnt be sticking. do you mean getting wedged shut?

Post Tue Jun 18, 2013 11:06 pm

maggspower wrote:
rich318i wrote:cool
cos the fooker is sticking at the top and getting on my nerves
Clean it out with some carb or brake cleaner. Has someone been playing with the stop? It shouldnt be sticking. do you mean getting wedged shut?

think getting wedged not sure but is all free when the engine isnt running. thats what i dont get