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does throttle body need new gasket?

Discussion in 'VZ Holden Commodore (2004 - 2006)' started by glenny1988, Oct 17, 2010.

  1. Oct 17, 2010 #1
    glenny1988

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    hi again wanting to take throttle body of to clean it,once i take it off do i need to replace any gaskets? i have teh crc throttle body cleaner just wanta make sure once i pull it off i dont have to run around looking for parts that i need to put it back on
    cheers
     
    glenny1988, Oct 17, 2010
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    richardpalinkas

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    just use some gasket goo incase it rips
     
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    Clutchy

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    Ive had mine off and back on without a new gasket but I dident clean it or try to remove the old gasket.
     
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    rabs

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    I recomed that you replace the gasket they dont cost much at all and will stop problems further down the track if it starts sucking air through the gasket
     
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    scaredyet

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    Where can I find a new gasket for the throttle body on a VZ 3.6L
     
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    Thank you
     
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    i wouldnt use gasket goo on it most times of got away with using the same gasket on throttle body
     
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    Fu Manchu

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    * old man waves fist *
    Back in my day we would cut one out from a rice bubbles box.
     
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    Fu Manchu

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    Newer models use a metal gasket with silicone seal. Not sure if bolt pattern is the same on VE as VZ.
     
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    I remember taking the throttle body off to clean and used the same gasket but this time round I want to put a new one
     
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