ok so what freaking mazda dealership doesnt carry GASKETS for freaks sake. I have to wait till next Wens they say. FORGET THEM. sheesh I'll just reuse them. My only concern Is the check valve that comes off the purge control solenoid is breathing both ways, yet its only supposed to breathe one way isnt it? can this cause problems if not replaced?

STeve

 

you == never learn

Look above and click www.mazdaformance.com or call a-spec

 

If that valve isn't working correctly, you could have a gas odor during acceleration. You can check this thread I had about it:

https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...threadid=88176

It took the local Mazda dealer here 2 days to order the part.

 

Steve, these cars are old and relatively rare. There is no need for them to stock parts that they may never sell.

 

yeah I know, im just tired of having my car off the road... guess Im gonna have to call around some more oh well. Sorry for my bitching

Stevo

 

could anyone hook me up with the part number on that valve? is it NF01-13-890 ?

Steve

 

I can check when I get back home, but they should know at the dealer.

 

I just dont want to wait till next wens, but my gasket on the throttle body is kinda fuxored....... can I use the silicone crap on a small area? will it work? or will it just make things messy?

 

try A-spec see they have some. But your best bet is www.mazdaformance.com
if you get it from local dealer, you still need to wait until next week.

 

That's the part number for the aluminum check valve on the purge control line. Just order the valve and the throttle body gasket at the same time. If you quit complaining and just order the parts, you can probably have them Monday afternoon from a dealer.

Even if you order them from some place else, with it being the end of the week, you are still looking at next week for the delivery.

 

though some people might disagree with me, I use silicone extensively when I need a new gasket. Obviously, you don't want to use it in extreme heat conditions, high pressure, or where metal gaskets belong. I would say that the throttle body is a prime place to use it.

 

You say that you wouldn't use silicon on an area where a metal gasket goes, or that is subject to high pressure, and then you say that its ok to use it on the throttle body?? Since the throttle body gasket is metal and subject to boost pressure, I wouldn't use any silicone. Bad idea.

 

i didn't realize the TB had a metal gasket. My bad

when ever i remove the UIM, i just leave the TB attached.

BTW, I don't consider ~14 or even 20 psi "high" pressure.

Plus, i should add that it depends alot on the gasket surface. if it is in good condition and fairly thick, it is a better candidate for silicone.

I'll just shut up now to aviod further questioning.

 

Yeah, I guess 14 to 20 psi really isn't high pressure, but I would still go the safe route and install a new gasket. Personally, I usually only use silicone when I'm sealing a surface that has some fluid sealing function, like oil sealing. Like a valve cover gasket or an oil pan. I always use this red permatex high temperature silicone, works awesome!