Date:         Wed, 5 Mar 2008 19:59:50 -0800
Reply-To:     jon <jon@KENNEKE.COM>
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From:         jon <jon@KENNEKE.COM>
Subject:      Re: Still running like crap, the saga continues
Comments: To: BJ Feddish <bfeddish@NETREACH.NET>
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See comments, below:

> OK, since the throttle body is a known area where it could be leaking I
> guess I should start with this. I've never taken one off. Is it pretty self
> explanatory like R & R of the AFM or do I need the Bentley procedures? What
> exactly do I fix once I get it off?

The throttle body proper is easy to remove: once you remove the air filter
assembly, unlpug the AFM and remove it's hose clamp. Then, to remove the
throttle body (I assume you are referring to the unit proper, not the
intake manifold), remove the throttle cable, two hoses, and the vacuum
hose.

Is it leaking from the boot, or the metal body itself?

> That exhaust check will be next after this.

That makes a huge difference. And, like other folks said, check your cat.
as well.

> Fuel pump and filter are 6 months old the fuel pump went out one day with my
> 3 year old. Luckily we were in walking distance of the house.  I have a
> bottle of injector cleaner in the tank that I added right now. The fact that
> moving screws around, timing, etc. is affecting this kinda makes me think
> it's not the injectors.

Good.

> BTW, what would be great would be one of the list mechanics starting a
> "virtual repair center". The idiot at one end (that would be me) could move
> the PC camera around while the real mechanic on the other end does the
> guiding as to what steps to do for repairs.  Just rambling.....

Wow. Since I'm a very confirmed shade-tree mechanic, I'll will not be
participating in that venture! ;)

Jon