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Lubing the plastic throttle "sleave"

Discussion in 'Mechanics Garage' started by troy, Apr 10, 2008.

  1. troy

    troy New Member

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    Does anyone lube the "sleave" for the throttle, if so what are we using?
     
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    I've never seen it. I just like clean. Whatever you spray might attract dirt. The carb/throttle bodies do all the work.
     
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    I use lithuim grease w/a squirt WD40 (to thin it). I only do every 4 or 5 years, I've never had any issues.

    Robert
     
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