ErikSteinkamp

Im replacing all gaskets, new IAC, new billet throttle body plate, and Im going to polish the outside too. I want to soak the whole thing in acetone to get every last bit of grime off. Is it a bad idea to saok it in acetone or should I use some other solvent to clean it with. I want to use something stronger that throttle body cleaner. And yes I plan on re-oiling the shaft.

cals400ex

i believe someone else on here does use acetone to clean their throttle body. i remember reading it before. you may want to make sure before you do it though because that acetone is strong. well, i know it works wonders in organic lab.

ErikSteinkamp

Thats why I want to use it. I have some sealant on there I used to rig a cracked gasket so Im hoping the acetone will help to dissolve that too.

ErikSteinkamp

Anybody else?

GREGG 97Z

Acetone is pretty strong stuff, don't know what that would do to it. I cleaned mine up when I had the manifold off, I just used a can of carb cleaner and a toothbrush over the whole thing. It cleaned it up pretty well, got most of the black stuff off the inside too. I then used a wire brush and the dremel with a brush to clean it up a little more, here is how it came out.

Severous01

brake cleaner should be strong enough to remove anything from the surface of the tb. i myself wouldnt use anything as harsh as acetone if i could use another solvent