is there a gasket between the TB and intake elbow?
 

thanks...

no. that's what that little thin rubber gasket on the side of the throttle body is for. someone just posted a pic of it. $21.

Yes there should be an "O" ring in the groove on the TB (or is it on the Elbow, I forget one, or the other anyway)costs like 20+ from MAZDA but an identical "O" ring should be available from most motorcycle shops for around $3-$4

thanks, can anyone direct me to a pic of it?

thanks alwan16, it doesn't seem that I have that on my car....

does anyone know what adverse effects this may have?

Hey maxpesce, do you happen to know an item number from the motorcycle shops? thanks

Here is a pic of the o-ring on the TB..

Yeah ... a nice vacuum leak and everything that comes with it.

It cost me $17 at my dealer. Pisses me the fuck off, I could've bought a new CD and lunch.