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In Need of a Throttle Body Gasket

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Old Jan 24, 2024 | 05:59 PM
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In Need of a Throttle Body Gasket

Any one know where I can find a throttle body gasket for a 1984 Rx7 EGI 13B?
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Old Feb 1, 2024 | 05:56 AM
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I would call Atkins Rotary and see if they have any suggestions. They have been known to have older parts that are NLA or can possibly point you in the right direction.
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Old Feb 1, 2024 | 06:41 AM
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Yep.

Did that.

They don't.
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Old Feb 1, 2024 | 10:33 AM
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Can't you make one out of gasket material?
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Old Feb 1, 2024 | 02:10 PM
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I tried. I'm, apparently, not very good with a crafting knife.🤣

I found a throttle body with the gasket.👍🏾
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Old Feb 2, 2024 | 10:42 AM
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I learned a long time ago that if you place the gasket material up against the part and lightly tap around all the edges and holes with the round end of a ball peen hammer, it pretty much cuts the gasket out for you. Of course, the thicker the gasket material, the less effective it is. But it will leave a nice pattern to go back and finish with a knife or razor blade.
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Old Feb 2, 2024 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Banzai
I learned a long time ago that if you place the gasket material up against the part and lightly tap around all the edges and holes with the round end of a ball peen hammer, it pretty much cuts the gasket out for you. Of course, the thicker the gasket material, the less effective it is. But it will leave a nice pattern to go back and finish with a knife or razor blade.
This is a great method. I've used it. You can also place the part on a flatbed scanner and make a paper template.
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