zanypunk

I would still replace it. They're like 3-5 bucks.
PS: I have a gasket on mine. :P
When I mentioned gasket, I meant any seals :P O-rings, etc...
Word "Brittle"

outlook.aj

I would just like to thank everyone for the advice! Cleaned it out and it made a world of difference! No more shakes!

flyhigh@mach1

I did the same and mine is a different car...clean that TB! I cleaned the Mass Air Sensor also.

zanypunk

MAF should be clean at lease once a months, will make the engine run better. Ford didn't make a self cleaning MAF. :P

flyhigh@mach1

And If you have a K&N filter w oil, that can get on MAF sensor also.

S D Unger

Please add me to the group that learned the value of cleaning the TB and MAF. The TB was very dirty. It took a 1/2 an hour and a fine tooth brush, but it paid off. I sprayed and sprayed until the metal was clean. The MAF was much easier, just a quick spray or two and all was cleaned. Any idea on what a garage might have charged?

Nuke

IIRC, someone posted that the dealership charged in the neighborhood of $60 for the TB cleaning.