GM 3800 Intake Cleaning

[Matt_S]

I have a '00 Monte Carlo with the 3800 V6. After the car has been sitting for a while, the gas pedal sticks just a little the first time I press it, kinda' like the throttle plate is breaking through a crusty film, then it's fine. I'd like to clean this out, but when I removed the rubber intake hose from the throttle body, I ran into a metal screen that doesn't look like it will come off easily. Does anyone have any suggestions? I'm hoping someone here has done this before.

Thanks in advance, Matt

 

[T-Keith]

That's the MAF screen. It can be removed, but it's easy to damage. Do not spary into the TB without removing the MAF sensor. Carb cleaner will damage it.

-T

 

[jafo]

2nd that.Buy the tb gaskets and remove it to clean it properly,buy the throttle body cleaner,spray and let soak.

 

[Matt_S]

Thanks for the info. Maybe I'll just let this dog lie for now, unless I get particularly adventurous.