Mrs. Willy had been telling me for a while that it was running rough but when I would drive it it was fine. So I was tired of hearing it and got it done…😁 Wasn’t really that dirty but cleaning it did make a difference. Forgot to mention about disconnecting the negative side of the battery when working on electric/computer controlled parts to prevent possible problems. Thanks for checking it out!
Good stuff Willy! I bet you could almost do a rebuild with a 10mm wrench on most of the newer vehicles. Exact same story with my H3, seemed like everything on and around the throttle body was 10mm. Takes the fun out of having to use a different wrench for each bolt though. 🤣
Yes and all the bolts are the same length. I guess it’s to make it easier on the service technician to get the work done faster. If I remember correctly most of the bolts on my 68 bug were 13mm. Just makes it easier. Thanks for checking it out!!
You ever use any fuel additives in the gas tank Willy? There are some good ones out there they say helps keep things spiffy clean in the fuel system and some work on any carbon deposits. So they say😊
Hello Lou-eye, Yes I do use Lucas Oil brand cleaner in a few of my vehicles. I hope that this will help keep the engine clean for many years to come. However the throttle body doesn’t benefit front these additives being up stream from the fuel injectors. This build up comes from the dirty Pcv system. I believe the use of an oil catch can will prevent this like the one I use on the frontier. Thanks for watching!!
@DIYWilly ..👍. Btw, I just installed new Rock-auto carb certified cats and exhaust manifolds on my xterra (previous owner put some lousy shorty headers on it that cracked and fell apart) , finally got rid of the engine check light,ready for smog in Jan.🙌🇺🇸
Oh nice!! I know those carb certified parts can be pricey. Do you know what brand the shorties were so I know to stay away from them. I’ve wanted to put headers on the Frontier but haven’t decided which ones I like best.
@DIYWilly ... they were Doug Thorley. They cracked up were the tubes are welded to the collector, real thin metal tubes. I put some Dormain exhaust manifolds on it very beefy, similar to oem, I dont trust the headers quality anymore.
Great maintenance video! I always get nervous when the boss says she hears a strange noise coming from the car 🤣
Mrs. Willy had been telling me for a while that it was running rough but when I would drive it it was fine. So I was tired of hearing it and got it done…😁 Wasn’t really that dirty but cleaning it did make a difference. Forgot to mention about disconnecting the negative side of the battery when working on electric/computer controlled parts to prevent possible problems. Thanks for checking it out!
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As long as it meets Mrs. Willy’s approval I would say you’re in good standing!
Good stuff Willy! I bet you could almost do a rebuild with a 10mm wrench on most of the newer vehicles. Exact same story with my H3, seemed like everything on and around the throttle body was 10mm. Takes the fun out of having to use a different wrench for each bolt though. 🤣
Yes and all the bolts are the same length. I guess it’s to make it easier on the service technician to get the work done faster. If I remember correctly most of the bolts on my 68 bug were 13mm. Just makes it easier. Thanks for checking it out!!
You ever use any fuel additives in the gas tank Willy? There are some good ones out there they say helps keep things spiffy clean in the fuel system and some work on any carbon deposits. So they say😊
Hello Lou-eye, Yes I do use Lucas Oil brand cleaner in a few of my vehicles. I hope that this will help keep the engine clean for many years to come. However the throttle body doesn’t benefit front these additives being up stream from the fuel injectors. This build up comes from the dirty Pcv system. I believe the use of an oil catch can will prevent this like the one I use on the frontier. Thanks for watching!!
@DIYWilly ..👍. Btw, I just installed new Rock-auto carb certified cats and exhaust manifolds on my xterra (previous owner put some lousy shorty headers on it that cracked and fell apart) , finally got rid of the engine check light,ready for smog in Jan.🙌🇺🇸
Oh nice!! I know those carb certified parts can be pricey. Do you know what brand the shorties were so I know to stay away from them. I’ve wanted to put headers on the Frontier but haven’t decided which ones I like best.
@DIYWilly ... they were Doug Thorley. They cracked up were the tubes are welded to the collector, real thin metal tubes. I put some Dormain exhaust manifolds on it very beefy, similar to oem, I dont trust the headers quality anymore.
👍 noted..
I hear a cockatiel
Hello Christopher, Yes that would be Spike. He helps me keep an eye on what’s going on in the garage. Thanks for watching!!