How to remove link on the throttle body?

Johnny V

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Jersey Shore

• Nov 18, 2005

• #1

I'm in process of removing the throttle body from my '89 I-6.

Can't figure out how to remove the link that connects the thottle body's spring loaded arm to "I guess" throttle arm that runs down the side of the manifold.

Could see any kind of pin or anything?

Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks!

 

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cmotsvt

NAXJA Forum User

Location

USA

• Nov 18, 2005

• #2

It'll pop off, do it on a warm engine or in a heated garage so the plastic isnt brittle. Try to be gentle but firm.

 

Johnny V

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Jersey Shore

• Nov 18, 2005

• #3

Thanks...Geez it's 38 degrees here in NJ...maybe I'll wait until Sunday when it will be in the 50's.

Could I just touch it lightly with a torch before I pull it apart? Throttle body is off the manifold but not the link, so can not start the engine.

 

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XJ Buzzard

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Birmingham, AL

• Nov 19, 2005

• #4

Flame and plastic don't really match. If you think you need some heat, try a heat gun, slowly at first so the plastic doesn't get distorted.

chris

 

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churky89

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Texas

• Nov 19, 2005

• #5

XJ Buzzard said:

Flame and plastic don't really match. If you think you need some heat, try a heat gun, slowly at first so the plastic doesn't get distorted.

chris

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Wouldn't be usin a torch round the t body but that's my own opinion...I mean
gasoline + flame = not healthy....... :flame:

 

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cmotsvt

NAXJA Forum User

Location

USA

• Nov 19, 2005

• #6

Try a hair dryer. heat guns get too hot IMO. Also, try to pry evenly, a screwdriver on each side.

 

Johnny V

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Jersey Shore

• Nov 19, 2005

• #7

Thanks guys!

I PB Blasted the link...waited a bit and wiped away any excess. Then used a heat gun to slightly warm up the metal arms and plastic. Used a screw driver to pry both sides slowly. Worked great!