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03-23-2007, 11:30 AM
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Trouble Separating the IAC Housing from Throttlebody...
Well, here we go. I bought a 52mm throttlebody off an Ebay vendor. The part looks great, I just have to swap my original IAC housing onto it. However, I CANNOT separate my 20-year old throttlebody to get that damn piece off. I snapped 4 of the 7 screws (stupid coolant passages corroded them I think) holding the IAC housing on and the gasket is completely solid. Any suggestions for getting that housing off???
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03-23-2007, 11:40 AM
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Ayatollah of Rock N Rolla / Admin
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Tap it with a rubber mallet?
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03-23-2007, 11:58 AM
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Look at the bright sdie: A new IAC wouldn't hurt anyway. Those little stepper motors get tired after awhile. 
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03-23-2007, 12:47 PM
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Billy, I've tried beating the hell out of it with a rubber mallet, to no avail. I even used a mallet and chisel to try and cut through the old gasket, but it's sloooooooow going. Need something faster just so it doesn't turn into an all day affair to install a throttlebody.
And Jeff, I replaced the IAC only a few years ago. I'm a cheap sumbitch and don't wanna replace it again. 
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'16 Go-Mango Dodge Charger R/T. It's so good to be back in a V8-powered, RWD car!
Former Toy - '88 Monte SS - had lots of mods...
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03-23-2007, 03:32 PM
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try a little heat with a torch, not to much. I had the same problem. I had 3 bolts snap. It that dont work you can purchase a brand new housing.
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03-23-2007, 05:18 PM
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Ayatollah of Rock N Rolla / Admin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TPI Monte SS
Billy, I've tried beating the hell out of it with a rubber mallet, to no avail. I even used a mallet and chisel to try and cut through the old gasket, but it's sloooooooow going. Need something faster just so it doesn't turn into an all day affair to install a throttlebody.
And Jeff, I replaced the IAC only a few years ago. I'm a cheap sumbitch and don't wanna replace it again. |
Like Fast said, your next option is to try a little heat.
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03-23-2007, 06:15 PM
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i ended up buyin all new bolts when i was cleaning mine, keep beatin on it lol
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03-23-2007, 07:34 PM
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Mr Fantastic
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i had a throttle body stuck to my EGR housing which was stuck to my upper intake...after hitting the TB with a rubber mallet a few times it actaulyl cracked in half. still couldnt get the EGR housing off. you may have to buy a new one
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03-23-2007, 08:06 PM
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Bah, not what I wanted to hear. Allrighty, I'll see my friend with the torch tomorrow and hopefully that does the trick. I really only need the IAC section anyway, since I did the !TB heater mod. If I break the other side with the coolant port, I don't care. I'll keep you all updated, thanks for the ideas!
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Steve R. in North Jersey
'16 Go-Mango Dodge Charger R/T. It's so good to be back in a V8-powered, RWD car!
Former Toy - '88 Monte SS - had lots of mods...
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03-23-2007, 11:05 PM
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Heat will prbably screw up the IAC anyway.
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The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
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03-23-2007, 11:11 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BonzoHansen
Heat will prbably screw up the IAC anyway.
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Ah, a good point. I will remove it before abusing the throttlebody any more. Thanx!
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Seeya,
Steve R. in North Jersey
'16 Go-Mango Dodge Charger R/T. It's so good to be back in a V8-powered, RWD car!
Former Toy - '88 Monte SS - had lots of mods...
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03-26-2007, 04:37 PM
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Update, I got that sucka apart yesterday, and installed my new 52mm TB. I wound up using a small chisel and hammer to cut through the gasket and pry the housing away from the TB. Thanks for all the tips guys!
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'16 Go-Mango Dodge Charger R/T. It's so good to be back in a V8-powered, RWD car!
Former Toy - '88 Monte SS - had lots of mods...
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