my throttle body is sticking open HELP (now with pics and vids)
07-14-2005, 02:28 PM
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Has the car backfired recently - maybe could have bent the throttle shaft. OK, I admit it, it s a weak theory. I would certainly pull it apart though. The bearings are rollers and can be cleaned-up (even while they are installed), just have to get teh shaft out of the way.
Most times it is the disk being slightly mis-positioned (or flipped over) following a resal - that causes the sticking. That doesn't really fit your case though (you didn't mention anything about a reseal). A tiny amount of adjustment to the disk might be possible by lossening the screws just a hair. I can mail you a snapring, if thats holding you up - I have a few thousand laying around ;] ...Bruce
Most times it is the disk being slightly mis-positioned (or flipped over) following a resal - that causes the sticking. That doesn't really fit your case though (you didn't mention anything about a reseal). A tiny amount of adjustment to the disk might be possible by lossening the screws just a hair. I can mail you a snapring, if thats holding you up - I have a few thousand laying around ;] ...Bruce
07-14-2005, 03:57 PM
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well it looks like i need to find a TB somewere in northern IL southern WI right away. as in TODAY.
what was the name of that place in joliet that sells all the parts but has horrible service. I bought some stuff from there before bt i forgot what it was called.
what was the name of that place in joliet that sells all the parts but has horrible service. I bought some stuff from there before bt i forgot what it was called.
07-14-2005, 04:27 PM
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I live close to Joliet if you need me. It may just be one of the o-rings deteriorated and is gumming up the works. Before buying a new one, take it apart (you've got nothing to lose at this point) and clean around the bearings well. Then replace the o-rings and see what happens. It's a cheap "what if" and keeps you moving forward while you look for another TB.
07-14-2005, 04:42 PM
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I have had it sitting covered with lube oil for about an hour now... doesnt seem to be helping much. Tried some junk yards and they quoted 200$.
sheesh, heres some more pics.
here is the bearing that im thinking is the problem... i justhave a pool of oil sitting on top of it hoping it will free something up.
sheesh, heres some more pics.
here is the bearing that im thinking is the problem... i justhave a pool of oil sitting on top of it hoping it will free something up.
07-15-2005, 10:50 PM
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I had the same thing with mine after ingesting water last year. I replaced mine with a used one from 944online. I have seen a rebuild kit on the net, but can't for the life of me remember where.
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