throttle body gasket change

[Big B]

ok im just got both gaskets for the throttle body in efforts to fix a boost leak that seems to only leak under boost. does anyone have any advice on changing them or maybe a video on changing them beacuse i cant seem to find much on it. i could just hop right into it but im not to familiar with changing out anything that has to do with the throttle and i dont want to mess up anything. any advice or tips? thanks

 

[9!'clipseDOHC]

ok im just got both gaskets for the throttle body in efforts to fix a boost leak that seems to only leak under boost. does anyone have any advice on changing them or maybe a video on changing them beacuse i cant seem to find much on it. i could just hop right into it but im not to familiar with changing out anything that has to do with the throttle and i dont want to mess up anything. any advice or tips? thanks

There is nothing to it. Pop the throttle cable off, unbolt the 4 bolts, unplug the wires, drain the coolant a little so there is no fluid in the FIAV and remove 2 hoses (optional step). Then just make sure the mating surfaces are clean and smooth. You can apply a thin coat of RTV on the gaskets if you want but its not required.

 

[dalesocks]

^ That easy!

 

[Boost_freak_87]

Follow the steps mentioned above. Use a thin layer of RTV on the gaskets for a better seal, works great!

 

[Big B]

oh wow ok great thanks alot. and the throttle cable just pops off?

 

[9!'clipseDOHC]

oh wow ok great thanks alot. and the throttle cable just pops off?

You turn the throttle linkage and then a notch lines up with the cable and it will slide out.