 Stupid Question About Throttle Bodies |
 Dec 1 2005, 07:07 PM
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Okay, I feel like a dumbass for asking this, but you don't put gasket sealant on throttle bodies, right?! I'm already sure you don't, but I'm just looking for a little validation.
Thanks guys. I'm a dipshit!! Jon -------------------- 1991 Talon TSi FWD 2.0L Turbo
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Dec 5 2005, 07:48 AM
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I got mixed reviews on this one, guys. Since there was no consensus, I just decided to go without for the time being. I figure if I end up with a leak, I can always come back later and coat the gasket with some copper spray.
By the way, I never intended at any time to not replace the gasket with a new one from the dealer. I'm not that big of an idiot. I was just curious as to whether it was a good or bad idea to put any sort of sealant on it. Some people said I should, and to use RTV. Some said to use copper spray (I love that stuff!!). Some said to use a new gasket only, that sealant could damage your o2 sensor or maybe even the valve train. I haven't leak tested it yet, but I'm going to very soon. Not for a few days, though. It's friggin' cold here. It's not supposed to get over 15* for the next three days. The leak test will have to wait. Thanks for the responses, fellas! Jon -------------------- 1991 Talon TSi FWD 2.0L Turbo
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JohnnyWadd Stupid Question About Throttle Bodies Dec 1 2005, 07:07 PM
BudmannG I put on a real thin layer so that it will seal. I... Dec 1 2005, 07:12 PM asiankid91 well i had boost leaking out of my throttle bodie ... Dec 1 2005, 07:16 PM AWD DSM 1 I usually put a paper thin layer on, just to make ... Dec 1 2005, 07:26 PM awd4kicks No, I never have...Don't need it.
Well except ... Dec 1 2005, 10:12 PM Bustedsm QUOTE (awd4kicks @ Dec 1 2005, 10:12 PM)No, I... Dec 2 2005, 09:28 AM The Iron Goat Would a little chunk of RTV really do damage to th... Dec 2 2005, 10:16 AM awd4kicks The chances of RTV causing a huge problem are prob... Dec 2 2005, 10:42 AM Bustedsm QUOTE (The Iron Goat @ Dec 2 2005, 10:16 AM)W... Dec 2 2005, 11:42 AM The Iron Goat I didn't think about it getting wedged in a va... Dec 2 2005, 11:49 AM black92_tsi_awd
I've had a few friends that have blown some i... Dec 2 2005, 12:42 PM Bustedsm
I've had a few friends that have blown some i... Dec 2 2005, 12:47 PM fastclipse82 I use RTV on just about everything. I get the lig... Dec 3 2005, 03:57 AM awd4kicks When I first started working on cars...EVERYTHING ... Dec 3 2005, 09:39 AM natedogg ^^^Agreed.
I learned this the hard way as well. (... Dec 3 2005, 07:33 PM
The Iron Goat Seems like you got a complete consensus on your de... Dec 5 2005, 09:22 AM |
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