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Old 07-19-2004, 10:34 PM
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oil leak

I have oil all over the top of the motor and dont know whare its coming from. I can see it under the intake manifold but cant tell whats leaking. I think its also causing the car to smoke under the hood. Its driping down to the exhaust. I replaced the PCV valve and the trans hoses on the drivers side trying to eliminate the smoking. I dont have money to take it to a shop so I'm looking for ideas. It runs fine other than that
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Old 07-20-2004, 09:18 AM
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There's possibly oil in the IRIS valve seeping out of the intake somewhere.

Have you ever cleaned the intake/throttle body?
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Old 07-20-2004, 10:58 PM
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how do I clean the throttle body ??
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Old 07-21-2004, 08:54 AM
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Search the site for a more detailed answer but to sum up:

1. remove plastic intake tube from throttle body
2. use carb cleaner and a brush/rag to clean inside until you see metal again
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Old 07-22-2004, 02:54 PM
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What is this IRIS valve everyone keep talking about.
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Old 07-22-2004, 03:00 PM
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Search for IRIS.

It's part #3 here.
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