Golf Mk3 Throttle body

[The Thriller]

Hi, I need to have my Throttle body cleaned on the Golf, is these a simple job or should it be left to someone that knows what they are doing. Thanks

[Taggart]

When I cleaned my VR6 TB, just disconnected it and unscrewed the 4 bolts, and cleaned with Carb Cleaner.

[tree]

What is it exactly thats dirty?? the butterfly and the inside??

Ive always cleaned mine myself. WD40 and a rag always works well for me.
just remove any sensors that could be damaged.

[The Thriller]

Ok cheers, sounds simple enough. I will go outside and see what happens.

Thanks

[The Thriller]

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s136/The_Thriller_photos/000_0012.jpg

I take it this is the Throttle body, any precautions i should take (fuel etc)

[Taggart]

That's it, should be no fuel going near it. Just be careful not to damage pipes.

[The Thriller]

ok thanks, Ive damaged the pipes once before so i will be carefull this time lol

Cheers

[The Thriller]

sorry people... massive massive massive problem

Ive just cleaned it with carb cleaner and guess what... my car wont start, its completely bolloxed.

everything works apart from the engine, it wont start.

A puff of smoke came from the front of the car.

[Taggart]

What happens when you try to start?

[The Thriller]

turn the key, ignition lights come on, fuel pump comes on and the engine is just dead.

I took the air tube off the throttle body (as it says on the can) started the engine (as it says on the can) and the engine died in seconds before i even got a chance to spray the throttle body (as it says on the can) ... and in the user manual.

I tried to restart the engine but it was dead and i cold smell burning .