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is there a gasket between the TB and intake elbow?

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Old 02-26-02, 04:30 PM
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is there a gasket between the TB and intake elbow?

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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.
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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
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thanks, can anyone direct me to a pic of it?
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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
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Here is a pic of the o-ring on the TB..
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Originally posted by legendr35
does anyone know what adverse effects this may have?
Yeah ... a nice vacuum leak and everything that comes with it.

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




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