Cleaning SSV in Dallas
12-28-2010, 08:21 PM
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Antonio
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Cleaning SSV in Dallas
My check engine light is showing code P2070 tuning valve stuck, I just purchased my car and really don't have the funds to pay to go to the dealer to have it fixed but I am willing to learn how to do it myself if anyone in Dallas is willing to help me I won't to learn to work on my car myself to save money and for the knowledge of doing it myself.So if anyone is willing your help will be very appreciated.
12-28-2010, 09:17 PM
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Nope but it cant hurt. Mine has almost 50K miles on it so I think its time to clean it. Im gonna do some reseach on how to remove it and what to remove the carbon with. send me a PM and ill toss you my cell number. I believe I can get a friend to help and clean his as well. ill post on the NTX lounge and see if anyone else would like to join in, maybe we can get a SSV cleaning day.
12-29-2010, 10:45 PM
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I just did this a few weekends ago. It's a big job but pretty easy with the DIY. It helps to have some u-joints and if you're doing multiple you may all want to go in together and get a bucket of carb cleaner with a dip tray ($20). It was cheaper for me just to get a few bottles but i bet the bucket would make the cleaning process a lot easier. Remember to all bring coolant too since you have to drain the rad and pull the thermostat housing.
Happy DIYing
this it was mine looked like after 70k
And this is what you have to look forward to
Happy DIYing
this it was mine looked like after 70k
And this is what you have to look forward to
12-29-2010, 11:42 PM
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An SSV gathering party... wow
Like JantzenRX-8 mentioned... make sure you have coolant, carb cleaner, and a drip tray.
I would also include some shop rags, especially since I've always had coolant in the rad hose when I removed it from the thermostat... so I stuff a rag in there and usually zip-tie the hose to the side so the opening is upright.
I've also used q-tips to get in the little crevices of the valve.
Good luck!
Like JantzenRX-8 mentioned... make sure you have coolant, carb cleaner, and a drip tray.
I would also include some shop rags, especially since I've always had coolant in the rad hose when I removed it from the thermostat... so I stuff a rag in there and usually zip-tie the hose to the side so the opening is upright.
I've also used q-tips to get in the little crevices of the valve.
Good luck!
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12-30-2010, 11:38 PM
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Antonio
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Everything went great! these guys are awesome my car is running a lot smoother and quicker thanks Jon316G for your video. Next speakers and an Ipod connection.
12-31-2010, 01:26 AM
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Personally, I would skip the ipod connection and just get a regular 1/8th jack connection that can connect to all devices. I have a grom audio and love mine and I also helped WTB (Brandon) install his and he's told me he loves it (though to be fair he was comparing it to one of those RF deals he had before)
12-31-2010, 01:07 PM
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I'm glad we helped ya out Antonio. We got
3 SSV's cleaned yesterday. Whew and yeah Riley (Thomas) is what I was talking about Antonio. I have a Grom adapter. It's not a bad install and pretty easy, plus they don't cost much either
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Haha and Jeff don't worry about paying me, just help
Me out when I start to AutoX lol
3 SSV's cleaned yesterday. Whew and yeah Riley (Thomas) is what I was talking about Antonio. I have a Grom adapter. It's not a bad install and pretty easy, plus they don't cost much either
.Haha and Jeff don't worry about paying me, just help
Me out when I start to AutoX lol
12-31-2010, 01:21 PM
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Yeah... getting to the switch and those two bolts are tricky and I use a magnetic rod to catch the bolts so they don't fall into the abyss.
Removing the UIM makes it easier to remove the SSV switch and bolts, but may not be worth it for those who have never removed the UIM before since that is always tricky for the 1st timers.
Like anything else... you pick up little tricks the more times you do it
Removing the UIM makes it easier to remove the SSV switch and bolts, but may not be worth it for those who have never removed the UIM before since that is always tricky for the 1st timers.
Like anything else... you pick up little tricks the more times you do it
