Want to order some new caps for my throttle body. What size cap do I need?
tektic Well-known member Joined Dec 19, 2012 Messages 1,497 Location ronkonkoma, ny Dec 15, 2015 #1 Want to order some new caps for my throttle body. What size cap do I need?
89Mirageman Well-known member Joined Jul 5, 2006 Messages 2,502 Location Stantonsburg, NC Dec 15, 2015 #2 I know this isn't what you're asking. But it's a lot cleaner to remove those barbs altogether and tap the holes and then install a SS set screw.
I know this isn't what you're asking. But it's a lot cleaner to remove those barbs altogether and tap the holes and then install a SS set screw.
tektic Well-known member Joined Dec 19, 2012 Messages 1,497 Location ronkonkoma, ny Dec 15, 2015 #3 Yeah. It is... but I'm not planning on taking the tb off to do so. Maybe next time around. Ill just measure when I get home.
Yeah. It is... but I'm not planning on taking the tb off to do so. Maybe next time around. Ill just measure when I get home.
pot Staff member Joined Oct 28, 2003 Messages 1,577 Location Fayetteville, NC Dec 15, 2015 #4 If memory serves me its one of two sizes: 5/32" (4mm) or 7/32 (5.5mm) However, I've been meaning to perform the same mod Chris (89Mirageman). Man, it looks good! Last edited: Dec 15, 2015
If memory serves me its one of two sizes: 5/32" (4mm) or 7/32 (5.5mm) However, I've been meaning to perform the same mod Chris (89Mirageman). Man, it looks good!
Gtpdz Well-known member Joined Mar 12, 2015 Messages 140 Location Gig Harbor, WA Dec 15, 2015 #5 Summit racing vaccum cap assortment A bit more easier to just order a kit
G Staff member Joined Feb 24, 2004 Messages 8,896 Location zompton Dec 15, 2015 #6 Those are junk, buy silicone.
thomcasey Well-known member Joined Sep 24, 2014 Messages 907 Location Indianapolis, IN Dec 16, 2015 #7 I don't cap mine, I recirculate them. the right two to each other and the left two to each other.
strokin4dr Well-known member Joined Aug 30, 2005 Messages 2,770 Location Savannah, GA Dec 17, 2015 #8 I've done the same thing on both my cars. Much cleaner and I don't have to worry about caps cracking and leaking
I've done the same thing on both my cars. Much cleaner and I don't have to worry about caps cracking and leaking
89Patches Well-known member Joined Jan 30, 2013 Messages 723 Location Ontario Canada Dec 18, 2015 #9 I cut that vacuum block thing off and welded it, then machined it flat.