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Throttle Body, What should I use to clean it with S70

posted by  someone claiming to be Nate on  Tue Feb 15 04:49 CST 2005 [RELATED]

I have a 1999 S70 Standard Shift with 130,000 miles on it. The car has been nothing less than FANTASTIC on reliability. I have religiously changed oil filters etc, and the only part I have had to replace that broke was a clutch sensor $60 bucks. I replaced brake pads once, and I did upgrade the shocks to Bilsteins.



I had the TB cleaned at an indy shop back at 70 K. figure it is time to do it again. It looks easy four bolts, and a new gasket. What should I use to clean it, just carb cleaner?

Thanks

N








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    Throttle Body, UPDATE S70

    posted by  someone claiming to be Nate on  Tue Feb 15 05:59 CST 2005 [RELATED]

    Dealer tells me that removing the throttle body on the 1999 will require a software reload etc. So, it looks like the cleaning will be minimal ie. cleaning out the end that connects to the air filter.








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      Not true S70

      posted by  jda2000 on  Tue Feb 15 06:29 CST 2005
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      Removing the TB for cleaning and putting it back in the car DOES NOT require software download. I don't trust this dealer ;(

      ONLY wen a new TB/module is placed in the car, you need the download to tell the ECU you have a new module with a new serial number.
      --
      '88 240, '92 745, '98 v70 John, Tampa Bay








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        Not true S70

        posted by  someone claiming to be Nate on  Tue Feb 15 12:38 CST 2005 [RELATED]

        Thanks JDA,

        I believe you are right. I thought of this driving home, the answer just didn't make sense. The parts guy told me this and I know they are clueless as are most Volvo dealers. I can swim circles around most of their techs. Scary.....








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    Be careful S70

    posted by  jda2000 on  Tue Feb 15 04:54 CST 2005
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    I've read that the '99+ volvos with the ETS TB, have a special coating inside the throttle body and that reg carb cleaner will damage that coating.

    You'll need that special throttle cleaner solution sold by the dealer. I bet it costs some bucks ;(
    --
    '88 240, '92 745, '98 v70 John, Tampa Bay








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      Be careful S70

      posted by  jrothe on  Tue Feb 15 07:56 CST 2005
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      Just FYI, "carb cleaner" frequently contains silicone, which is detrimental to the precious metals (platinum?) used in an O2 sensor. "Throttle body cleaner" is free of such contaminents.

      --
      Jim Rothe, '99 S70 T5M,
      http://www.jimrothe.com/volvo/index.html







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