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#1 dmdangermouse

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Posted 06 June 2009 - 05:36 PM

Im changing the throttle body on my mpi.

Do i need to use sealer?
and if so what stuff??

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#2 KLAS

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Posted 06 June 2009 - 07:04 PM

no, it uses a special kind of O-ring.
only needs replacement if damaged

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Posted 06 June 2009 - 07:43 PM

thanks alot :P

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Posted 11 June 2009 - 12:13 PM

Can i start the engine without the air filter on to adjust the idle screw?

#5 Cian 'the pain' MPI

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Posted 11 June 2009 - 03:36 PM

Can i start the engine without the air filter on to adjust the idle screw?


Yep :)

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Posted 12 June 2009 - 03:09 PM

If this is an MPi, the idle is controlled by the ECU. Are you using a scan tool to make the adjustment? Are you just adjusting the throttle cable?

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Posted 13 June 2009 - 11:08 AM

ive done it now.
The throttle cable was abit too tight and holding the throttle open slightly.




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