fiav block off questions [Merged 11-8]

[96whgsx]

I did a boost leak test recently and I found a very good sized leak probably on the TB shaft seals. So, I'm just going to replace them and while the TB is off, I was deciding whether I should block off the FIAV and blocking off both the FIAV and ISC. I know that some people have had trouble with cold starts on cold days but the weather here doesn't go below 50 F so, I'm not too worried about that. Also, the vfaq for removal/bypass of the FIAV isn't working, so I have yet to read an write-up/article on this subject. I do know that you can JB weld one of the ports or buy a blockoff plates and re-route the coolant lines to bypass the throttle body. Thanks in advance for the replies.

 

[lq1driver]

dumb question but with the fiav bypass plate do you need to use 2 fiav gaskets?

 

[PIMking]

I didn't just some RTV and the stock gasket.

 

[mnetwork]

Most people do what PIMking said, but I just used two new OEM gaskets.

 

[lq1driver]

so you put rtv on 1 side and the stock gasket on the other?