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i was told by someone that i need to clean the coil pack boots and clean in between the 2 rocker covers, is there a diy on here?

the reason i was told to clean is because it is really dirty in there, i had my idle problem fixed but now its a rough idle due to dirty coils and he said i mas aswell calen the whole lot why im there!

cheers

take coil packs out clean em like you would anything else but I wouldnt dunk them in water... wet rag will do it...

I dont know about WD40, does that stuff actually dry?, its an oil, and when it heats up in there wouldnt it like bake on somewhat?

Im just guessin...

to clean the valley, I used an alloy acid and a scrubbing brush/toothbrush, just use some old spark plugs to fill the holes whilst cleaning, then wash the acid stuff out, I wish I could remember the name, its pink stuff and burns after alittle while on your skin but damn it cleans alloy great... that way there is no oils or grease crap left there and it looks like new... just dont get it on paintwork obviously or anything else for that matter...

Ive done this a few times, I get a little over meticulous when I start to clean... it can take days sometimes...

take coil packs out clean em like you would anything else but I wouldnt dunk them in water... wet rag will do it...

I dont know about WD40, does that stuff actually dry?, its an oil, and when it heats up in there wouldnt it like bake on somewhat?

Im just guessin...

to clean the valley, I used an alloy acid and a scrubbing brush/toothbrush, just use some old spark plugs to fill the holes whilst cleaning, then wash the acid stuff out, I wish I could remember the name, its pink stuff and burns after alittle while on your skin but damn it cleans alloy great... that way there is no oils or grease crap left there and it looks like new... just dont get it on paintwork obviously or anything else for that matter...

Ive done this a few times, I get a little over meticulous when I start to clean... it can take days sometimes...

WD40 is not oil based. It's a silicone spray that displaces water and moisture (what it was designed for). It can be used to clean inside the rubber boot and is safe to use on electrics. It beats a wet rag hands down.

i was told by the mechnic, remove the coil packs clean the boots with CO contact cleaner, and for the vally i was told use carby cleaner and tooth brush and the better job i do the better the idle will be!

he said to do it right should take a few hours

i was told by the mechnic, remove the coil packs clean the boots with CO contact cleaner, and for the vally i was told use carby cleaner and tooth brush and the better job i do the better the idle will be!

he said to do it right should take a few hours

id be doing this^^ your own advice

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