What is it for?

I was told by Rick Stiles in El Paso that disconnecting it would help with my bouncing idle problem.

I'm hesitant to disconnect it without understanding its purpose and the potential ramifications.

Advice is appreciated.

 

there is something on rob robinette site about that.

 

I don't know if I'd trust anyone from El Paso (having lived near there for a few years). hehe

but, from rob robinette's site:

This mod will remove the hot engine coolant flowing around the throttle body. The coolant is there to keep ice from forming around the throttle butterflies but unless you live in Canada you probably don't need it. With this mod the engine will start fine, but it will idle a little lumpy until the engine warms up. I've never had my car stall even when starting it at temperatures below freezing. This mod will also simplify the coolant system flow.

edit: forgot to include the URL: http://www.rx7turboturbo.com/robrobi...dy_coolant.htm

 

Thanks fellas. The Robinette site is very helpful. I'm going to try the mod and will report the results.

I just mentioned El Paso in case anyone knows Rick Stiles. Apparently he has some sort of shop there.

 

I did the mod, it was a piece of cake. The car seems fine, I live in Atlanta where you don't have to worry about freezing temps.

 

did you do the safety wire thing? is there any easier options?

 

I didn't do the safety wire, instead I opted to do the other one. It's on Robbinette's site, where you take one of the screws and turn it all the way in. look for the write up on it on robbinette's site.

 

ok yeah i had seen that but wondered if it really worked

thanks a lot

puma