Throttlebody - 1 gasket ?
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Burning Brakes
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Throttlebody - 1 gasket ?
If I take off the throttle body, do I just need a new TB to Plenum gasket ?
I see there's also a 'throttlebody cover and base gasket' listed in the catalogues but I can't see it in the manual - what is it?
I'm planning to get my worn throttle re-bushed, here in Australia, and I'd like to replace the spindle, does anyone know where I can a new one of those?
thanks,
S'nut
I see there's also a 'throttlebody cover and base gasket' listed in the catalogues but I can't see it in the manual - what is it?
I'm planning to get my worn throttle re-bushed, here in Australia, and I'd like to replace the spindle, does anyone know where I can a new one of those?
thanks,
S'nut
Melting Slicks
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You only need the TB to plenum gasket.
The throttle body cover is the piece on top of the TB that can come off(six bolts, I think). If the rebushing requires the top to be taken off then you need both gaskets.
The throttle body cover is the piece on top of the TB that can come off(six bolts, I think). If the rebushing requires the top to be taken off then you need both gaskets.
Team Owner
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To rebuild the TB I'm sure they don't need to remove the IAC housing under the TB but not sure about the plate on top.
That top gasket is simply a solid piece of gasket material with 6 holes and can be easily cut from flexible gasket stock (not cork).
BTW, most intake gasket kits provide two types of TB to plenum gaskets, as there was some variation over the years.
If the spindle is worn enough and you can't find one, perhaps a local machine shop can fab up one from round bar stock.
That top gasket is simply a solid piece of gasket material with 6 holes and can be easily cut from flexible gasket stock (not cork).
BTW, most intake gasket kits provide two types of TB to plenum gaskets, as there was some variation over the years.
If the spindle is worn enough and you can't find one, perhaps a local machine shop can fab up one from round bar stock.
