I took some time to check out how much gunk was inside my throttle body and I was disgusted! Here are the pics and steps I followed if anyone plans on doing this.

Get prepared to see the filthy insides of your engine.

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb310/kyotebible/Charger/4Nov09001.jpg

Remove the clip on top.

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb310/kyotebible/Charger/4Nov09002.jpg

Remove the clip attached to the intake.

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb310/kyotebible/Charger/4Nov09004.jpg

Detach the intake so you have room to operate.

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb310/kyotebible/Charger/4Nov09003.jpg

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb310/kyotebible/Charger/4Nov09006.jpg

This is what the inside looks like.

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb310/kyotebible/Charger/4Nov09007.jpg

There are four bolts to remove from the TB. Use 8mm socket.

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb310/kyotebible/Charger/4Nov09008.jpg

Once you have the bolts out, try not to drop them!

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb310/kyotebible/Charger/4Nov09009.jpg

The other side of the TB. EWWWWW!!!

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb310/kyotebible/Charger/4Nov09010.jpg

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb310/kyotebible/Charger/4Nov09011.jpg

Spray carb cleaner everywhere and wipe away with a rag.

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb310/kyotebible/Charger/4Nov09013.jpg

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb310/kyotebible/Charger/4Nov09015.jpg

While I had the TB removed, I decided to paint it flat black.

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb310/kyotebible/Charger/4Nov09020.jpg

Reverse your steps (but dont put grime BACK IN) and enjoy the temporary cleanliness.

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb310/kyotebible/Charger/4Nov09021.jpg

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb310/kyotebible/Charger/4Nov09022.jpg


I also removed the hood prop that has been there for far too long. I installed hood struts about a year ago and just left the prop for no reason.

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb310/kyotebible/Charger/4Nov09023.jpg

Much better now!

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb310/kyotebible/Charger/4Nov09025.jpg

A great night for cheap and easy work!

Excellent post!!!!

Definitly a great job.. thanks for sharing!
Yo

Good write up

It is my understanding, though, that carb and TB cleaners are somewhat different (?)

Wow good write up! I think i might try this tomorrow, along with an oil change and maybe even a car wash. Oh yeah and Yos lights :D

Man Nice job............bet it idles a little better too.............

Once you have the bolts out, try not to drop them!

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb310/kyotebible/Charger/4Nov09009.jpg

The other side of the TB. EWWWWW!!!

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb310/kyotebible/Charger/4Nov09010.jpg

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb310/kyotebible/Charger/4Nov09011.jpg


This buildup is why we reccomme3d a catch-can. What you see on the throttle plate is also in your intake.

Good write up

It is my understanding, though, that carb and TB cleaners are somewhat different (?)

I am not sure about what any chemical differences are, but carb cleaner is just what I found at the store and I saw another member who used a similar brand. It definitely did the job and I didnt have to scrub at all - just wiped up the mess.

This buildup is why we reccomme3d a catch-can. What you see on the throttle plate is also in your intake.

A catch can is now a top priority, hawk!! 63,000 miles of goop is unacceptable. I think I will get a satin black one. ;)

AWESOME write up. That is exactly the reason I got my catch can. I need to pull mine and clean it and then run some cleaner through the intake to try and clean that as much as possible. Clean that engine bay too! That's an easy mods that's worth a lot of points at a show. Mine looks like it came off the show room, use some degreaser, let it set a while then using a low pressure hose, rinse it down. Get some spray detailer and spray down the entire engine. Let it set a while (30 minutes or so) then wipe away the excess. Repeat ever few months with detailer or as needed. In between wipe down as needed with a soft cloth.

Good write-up.

Nice painting the TB. I like it. :)

A catch can is now a top priority, hawk!! 63,000 miles of goop is unacceptable. I think I will get a satin black one. ;)


I have never tried it but I hear using some seafoam will clean that out...............Ed may know more about it than me but I know when I worked at a Stealership they used to use that stuff to clean out intakes all the time.................

AWESOME write up. That is exactly the reason I got my catch can. I need to pull mine and clean it and then run some cleaner through the intake to try and clean that as much as possible. Clean that engine bay too! That's an easy mods that's worth a lot of points at a show. Mine looks like it came off the show room, use some degreaser, let it set a while then using a low pressure hose, rinse it down. Get some spray detailer and spray down the entire engine. Let it set a while (30 minutes or so) then wipe away the excess. Repeat ever few months with detailer or as needed. In between wipe down as needed with a soft cloth.

I was hoping no one would mention the disgracefully dusty engine. LOL. I actually did clean it up today! :)

Good write-up.

Nice painting the TB. I like it. :)

Thanks! It's one of those parts that you really never pay attention to.

Great write up Kellen, it is amazing how much gunk gets built up on there

Great write up and pics.. Appreciate it.

Ok im ready for you to come do mine.. hehe
Yo

lol so i tried to do this today, turns out the hemi and the 3.5 are alot different lol

haha. yeah, good point. I am sure you can improvise....

lol i tried but theres a bar that im assuming supports it and i cant get my hnad down far enough to remove the bottom bolts

Nice post man