throttle bodies Re: [Shotimes] duplicolor spray painting the car

[Ian Fisher]

Just to confirm, M4-.7x8mm is for the V6 throttle
body, not the V8, right? (or both)...

Thanks!
Ian



--- Paul Nimz <pnimz@v8sho.com> wrote:

> I've never had any luck taking the screws out.  I
> would try to dermal the ends off.  The screw is a
> M4-.7x8mm.  On the V8 the secondary butterfly screws
> come out easily.  I've though about PC the TB but
> have not wanted to confront disassembly of the TB. 
> I do have some spares though.
> 
> 
> 
> Paul (currently baking engine parts) Nimz
> 
> 
> On 10/15/2005 12:24:49 PM, Ian Fisher
> (dataflash@yahoo.com) wrote:
> > Nope. I posted on the forum too, 21 views, 0
> > responses. After looking at it more closely I
> > don't
> > see any rubber seals where I thought I had before.
> > 
> > I assume the nut on the spring side comes off and
> the
> > shaft is pulled out after the throttle plate is
> > removed. However, removing the throttle plate
> doesn't
> > look easy. My machinst thinks the screws were shot
> > peened after installation to prevent them from
> backing
> > out. If
> > that's the case, the ends should be cut off
> > before unthreading them prevent the shaft's
> > threads
> > from getting destroyed. Therefore
> > I'm hoping that the
> > threads are a common pitch/size so I can find
> > replacement screws if needed.
> > 
> > According to him, the factory butterflies are the
> same
> > way. I had him remove the retaining screws. I know
> > that others just unscrew them but I'm
> > happier knowing
> > that my threads are 100% ok. Paranoia I guess but
> it's
> > a major problem if those things back out.
> > 
> > Any ideas?
> > 
> > Ian
> > 
> > --- Paul Nimz <pnimz@v8sho.com> wrote:
> > 
> > > How about a lower temp for a longer time.  Say
> 250F
> > > for 4 hours?  The plastic
> > > parts in the IAC and



	
		
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