Throttle Position Sensor Screws for a 89' Corvette?
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Throttle Position Sensor Screws for a 89' Corvette?
Throttle Position Sensor Screws for an 89' Corvette?
So, I have been searching all over the place for these screws, I bought some on eBay and of course, they didn't fit but was able to get the weird washers that go on the screws which I didn't have does anyone know the size, pitch, etc. and where to buy them? I found these but they are $9. plus $10 shipping and since they are shipping them USPS they are truly making $9 more dollars on the shipping. Any suggestions would really help, Thanks
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So, I have been searching all over the place for these screws, I bought some on eBay and of course, they didn't fit but was able to get the weird washers that go on the screws which I didn't have does anyone know the size, pitch, etc. and where to buy them? I found these but they are $9. plus $10 shipping and since they are shipping them USPS they are truly making $9 more dollars on the shipping. Any suggestions would really help, Thanks
Tools - Allen Bolt Upgrade Kit For TPS (lceperformance.com)
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If you wonder down to a "pick and pull" type salvage yard odds are you can get a bunch of them for a dollar. Probably a 4mm 20 torx 8mm long. GM tech might have a few in his junk drawer. I
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GM techs work at GM dealerships. It's hard to believe the nearest towing company is 2 hours away. In every town someone is selling parts of broken cars sitting in their yard.
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This isn't a corvette only part. Most parts are generic found on multiple years and bodies types. Take the part you need a match it up at the place with a pile of GM wrecks.
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If these are thought to be correct one of you need to ID it @84 4+3 before you ship and/or the OP confirms after he receives. Metric specifications diameter - pitch - length. I have thoughts but left it along because I 'CAN NOT' confirm without them in hand. I was amazed that the info wasn't around but it is what it is...
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If these are thought to be correct one of you need to ID it @84 4+3 before you ship and/or the OP confirms after he receives. Metric specifications diameter - pitch - length. I have thoughts but left it along because I 'CAN NOT' confirm without them in hand. I was amazed that the info wasn't around but it is what it is...
Edit: looking through the McMaster carr book it would appear to be M4.5-.75 what an odd size unless GM had an oddball one custom made.
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I suspected the M4.5-.75 and the length seems typical for that spec on other GM forums for similar. I believe if the OP confirms fft after arrival you edit your post entirely and just post what it actually is! It isn't actually that ODD!
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Hello ChattyMatty!
There is a shop called Contemporary Corvette down in Bristol PA and they have a Junkyard for Corvettes as they break them down and sell the parts. They do have a lot of stuff there!
Contemporary Corvette is only 1 hour and 18 minutes from you in Allentown. They show up at Carlisle for Corvettes @Carlisle and sell their wares, or at least they used to.
It is a good source of used parts if you need them.
Best Wishes with your project!
There is a shop called Contemporary Corvette down in Bristol PA and they have a Junkyard for Corvettes as they break them down and sell the parts. They do have a lot of stuff there!
Contemporary Corvette is only 1 hour and 18 minutes from you in Allentown. They show up at Carlisle for Corvettes @Carlisle and sell their wares, or at least they used to.
It is a good source of used parts if you need them.
Best Wishes with your project!