Thread: Intake manifold de-gunking

it is easy enough to just unbolt the egr.....and while you're at it blank it off.

I used a piece of broomhandle wrapped in old rags and dampened with white spirits and just cleaned it that way.

dont forget to unplug the sensor and clean it too.

Undo fuel cooler which will allow easier access to manifold bolts
use 3/8"drive with universal joint and extension or 1/4" drive if its easier , blank off egr while you're at it , fuel hoses should come off easily don't worry about pressure as long as ignition is off as mentioned clean map sensor
if you get really keen you could clean intercooler
Cheers

Brian, check out the " shop " section at the top of the page. A must have is the RAVE dvd, IMO, it may not answer every question, but it is certainly informative, Bob



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Thanks for the replys. Thanks Bob 10 for pointing out Rave. I had seen references to Rave but it didn't click with me as to exactly what it was/is.
Well yes, I am a bit slow at times, ...... I blame Father Time!

Tip suggested to me was that once you've got the manifold off, get a cheap dunny brush, chop off the handle so you've just got the brush on the 'stalk' and use it like a drill bit to get inside the manifold after you've soaked it in degreaser.