[cassio]

What is the best way to clean the throttle body? I have my engine out and need to clean it, it looks oxidized.

 

[Bishop92T]

Depends on how you define "best". Best cleaning would be Castrol Super Clean, however it will still be oxidized. To remove oxidation you'll have to polish it and coat it with something. That type of metal just oxidizes naturally.

 

[cassio]

can I paint it with a clear coat of some sort?... i plan on using castrol, but man does that stuff dry your hands out... and all I have are medium rubber gloves D!!

 

[Bishop92T]

Clear coating it will not remove oxidation, but will prevent further oxidation.

 

[cassio]

I might try sand blasting to remove oxidation then clear coat afterward.

 

[Bishop92T]

That should work too. Post pics when you're done

 

[cassio]

ok, going to car as we speak...30 min drive. should be done tomorrow.

 

[XTC Dynamic Supra]

oxidation wont hurt it. now are you talking about gunk build up. cause i just cleaned mine. And i used carb/tb cleaner. sprayed it in there and used a air hose. you can use a rag to get the chicker parts off.

 

[cassio]

Got the throttle body cleaned and the intake. Looks amazing, worth the time for any SUpra owner w/ an ugly throttle body.... will post pics soon.

 

[cassio]

Ok the new thread is http://supraforums.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=146724

cassio