Throttle Body removal/torx 20
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 1,651
Likes: 0
From: Ocean County NJ
Throttle Body removal/torx 20
Can anyone detail the process of removing the TB on a 99???
I am planning on removing tonight!
Also where the heck can I get a #20 Torx with the hole in the center to get the TB off??? I tried local parts stores....no luck....Sears?? or have to get thru GM?
Thanks Guys!
Marc
I am planning on removing tonight!
Also where the heck can I get a #20 Torx with the hole in the center to get the TB off??? I tried local parts stores....no luck....Sears?? or have to get thru GM?
Thanks Guys!
Marc
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 3,060
Likes: 3
From: Dublin CA
Re: Throttle Body removal/torx 20 (skidmarc)
There are three 10mm bolts holding the throttle body to the manifold. The torx attach the electronics to the throttle body. I suspect it's not wise to remove the electronics, unless you're replacing the TB.
Also, there are two coolant hoses on the bottom, unless you've already bypassed heating the throttle body. There's one vacum line on the top. And of course electrical connectors on the electronics.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 2,540
Likes: 2
From: Milwaukee WI
LS1Edit Guru
Cruise-In I Veteran
Cruise-In II Veteran
Cruise-In III Veteran
Re: Throttle Body removal/torx 20 (Patches)
The front TB bolts are 10mm.. simple to remove. The coolant lines are easier to remove AFTER you remove the TB mounting bolts. The 20 torx are the security type (that is the hole), and you can get the right tool at most any auto parts place... Don't worry about the electrics, they only go on one way so it is a no brainer...
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 1,651
Likes: 0
From: Ocean County NJ
Re: Throttle Body removal/torx 20 (nevrenuf)
So the torx are for the electronics? Aything special to know about? or just remove 10 mm bolts, then disconnect coolant, and take off electronics with torx?
Will coolant lines need to be plugged? What about gaskets?
See anything wrong with taking my stock TB out for about a week and leaving car as is in garage while tb gets ported and polished??? (other than not being able to enjoy the car that week :( )
Thanks for any input guys!
Marc
Will coolant lines need to be plugged? What about gaskets?
See anything wrong with taking my stock TB out for about a week and leaving car as is in garage while tb gets ported and polished??? (other than not being able to enjoy the car that week :( )
Thanks for any input guys!
Marc
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 2,596
Likes: 120
From: East Tennessee
Re: Throttle Body removal/torx 20 (skidmarc)
They are called 'tamper proof' torx bits, most auto parts stores carry them. Get a couple 5/16 bolts to plug the coolent lines or a piece of 5/16 steel line, vacuum coupler, whatever and just connect them together while the car is sitting. The rubber o-ring gasket will stay in the intake and can be re-used if not damaged. It can sit forever with the t/b off, just make sure nothing ends up in the intake :cheers:
