throttle body cleaning question

[99xpydude]

Do I need a new gasket if I remove the throttle body to clean it or do I re use the old one?

 

[drdoom]

Hard to say, depends on how bad it's stuck on there.

PS: Can't you clean it without removing?

 

[99xpydude]

I just wasn't sure what way was correct. I've been researching around and some people don't take it off and some people do.

 

[koda2000]

you don't need to remove it to clean it. just be sure to use throttle body cleaner and not carb or brake cleaner.

 

[99xpydude]

Ok, thank you for the feedback!

 

[deweyville65]

And there's a sticker on mine from Ford that says DO NOT CLEAN THROTTLE BODY. That may be good for Ford, but in the real world, it is going to need cleaning sometime. I personally remove mine to get it good and clean, reuse old gasket if in good condition. I have a new gasket for mine, just haven't used it yet.