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Old 03-29-2011, 12:24 AM
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Default Best way to clean intake manifold?
I have a stock plastic/composite truck manifold that sat around at a body shop for a while and has accumulated a wee bit of dust inside the runners etc. What is the best way to flush it without damaging sensors etc? Thanks
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i usuall spray a lot of that "deep creep" stuff in mine, seems to work for me. Thats when the intake is bolted on the car
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I sprayed mine with degreaser or you could use engine cleaner, let soak for a few minutes then powerwash it. Should be very clean after that.
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I used the Degreaser Method as well. Then I simply rinsed it with a garden hose until the water came out clean. After that, I set in front of a house fan to dry before I installed it.
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Pull the sensors and hose that sob out with brake parts cleaner
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Originally Posted by 01ssreda4
Pull the sensors and hose that sob out with brake parts cleaner
What he said+ I have used degreaser and deep crystal. They both work.
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Degreaser here....I blasted it with compressed air as well to get the bigger stuff out.
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I agree with the degreaser method. Make sure the water runs clean during the rinse process before you deem it clean. Let dry, and install.
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Has anyone ever tried using amoral to clean the intake? I have always used degreaser myself but thought about amoral the other day.
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