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Subject:Tightening the Throttle body
From:Mike Elliott
Date:Fri, 23 Jun 2006 10:48:57 -0700

I have developed a leak in the gasket/boot/rubber bit that goes between
the throttle body (TB) and the air distribution manifold on this 84
1.9L. By that, I mean a leak on the output side of the TB, not the input
side.

A list member suggested I tighten everything on the TB, which might
close the leak. How do you get to those two bolts? Right angle
phillips-head driver?

If that ain't good enough, and I need to replace the rubber gasket, then
I'll need to remove the TB. I'm trying to puzzle out the easiest way to
get the it off . Bentley, unless my Male Pattern Blindness is kicking in
more strongly than usual, doesn't address that point. Which leaves me to
my wits to figure it out. Never a good idea to leave me to my wits.

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Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
71 Type 2: the Wonderbus
84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano
KG6RCR