Hey TCC,

During the install of my intake i noticed some gunk right where the throttle body opens, I took it off and found more gunk inside the intake manifold so i took that off as well. Im going to head to crappy tire and buy some cleaners but I need some advice on what too pick up. I've seen some TB cleaners before but none for IM's. What would you guys recommend brands/cleaners for both TB & IM.

Thanks in advance!

 

Throttle body/carb/brake cleaners all work practically the same. Either will work. Just make sure you get some gasket maker for reinstall.

 

^ Thanks alot for the help, where abouts would I be able to find another gasket?

 

any parts store, or dealership (if you have the money), or you can get a "gasket maker", its like a sealent and you apply it to the manifold and just stick on the head. dries prettty quick and makes a nice fit. im running that stuff on mine, and no problems so far.

gasket maker can be found at just about any place that sells car parts. about $8 iirc.

 

Ok so I went to parts source and picked up some intake cleaner made by Revive and while I was there I found that "gasket maker" and the guy there told me not to use it with the IM due to heat issues so I just bought another gasket.

On the side note I found a guy selling the exact same IM that came off his lo km JDM B16. So my question is will it fit and is it worth buying or should I just clean out the one I have now. BTW hes selling it for $25

 

^Is your engine a b16? If so, yes it will fit. If not, then no it won't.

And yeah, for the intake manifold you must use a proper gasket. I suggest you pick up one of those 'thermal' gaskets. They are thicker and made of a composite material what helps prevent heat soak and keeps the intake manifold cooler. They aren't anymore expensive than a standard oem gasket.

For the gasket between the TB and intake mani, I would also use a standard replacement gasket, not gasket maker stuff. It's a joint between two machined surfaces and they aren't always perfectly flat. From my experience, the gasket maker goop should only be used in certain locations/applications where specified by honda. Anywhere there is a proper gasket, the goop should not be used as a substitute. It can be used in a pinch in some cases, but it won't last.

 

^ Yeah I got a B16.

Thanks alot for the advice man, I totally forgot about the gasket for the TB/IM.

THANKS!