engine noise
11-28-2012, 06:21 PM
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I used brake cleaner to clean my throdle body and now I hear my valve chatter
When I hair the gas at low rpm.
1998 Dodge Dakota next cab 3.9L manual trains
11-28-2012, 06:22 PM
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11-28-2012, 09:08 PM
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Could it be pinging you hear, rather than valve clatter?
11-29-2012, 08:31 PM
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11-30-2012, 09:09 AM
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What could the ping be?
There are several things that can make your engine ping, but I can't think of any that would be caused by cleaning your throttle body.
11-30-2012, 11:49 AM
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When you cleaned it did you take it off the truck and take the sensors out?
12-04-2012, 07:21 PM
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No I didn't. Do u think I messed up a sencor?
12-04-2012, 09:36 PM
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Some stuff isnt sensor safe and can wipe them out.
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feed it some marvel mystery oil.
12-05-2012, 08:22 PM
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It only does it after its warmed up