tb/throttle cable sticky?!
12-11-2006, 02:00 AM
#11
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RE: tb/throttle cable sticky?!
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so as some of you know i installed a new 75 mm tb and intake plenum. here's the thing. when my car is turned off, the throttle cable is not sticky/stuck. when i turn my car ON it sticks like crazy when i let off the gas. anyone have a clue what is wrong? thanks!
so as some of you know i installed a new 75 mm tb and intake plenum. here's the thing. when my car is turned off, the throttle cable is not sticky/stuck. when i turn my car ON it sticks like crazy when i let off the gas. anyone have a clue what is wrong? thanks!
12-11-2006, 03:07 AM
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RE: tb/throttle cable sticky?!
what you are getting is very common when you install a new TB. It is called vacum lock and is easy to fix. Adjust the screw on the top left untill it no longer locks in place. The drilling a hole method also works and most factory TB blades have a small hole in them to prevent this.
12-11-2006, 01:17 PM
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RE: tb/throttle cable sticky?!
anyone have a pic of this screw? thanks for your help. hopefully it will stop wistleing as well 
oh pics of a tb with the holes would be awesome too. that way i will have an idea of where to place them.
oh pics of a tb with the holes would be awesome too. that way i will have an idea of where to place them.
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