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shoobathelemur · 03-03-2008, 07:48 PM

Recently, I got a Blox 74mm throttle body and intake manifold. However, the only thing the set did not come with is gaskets. The head gasket was an easy acquisition. However, I can't find a 74mm gasket for the throttle body.

Any suggestions? Do I dare try to modify a smaller gasket? I contacted the Blox dealer I bought it from and was told they don't carry gaskets. And the Blox website says nothing about gaskets for the TB.

*word to the wise*
Don't ever buy a TB unless it blatantly states that it includes gaskets.

**8695Beaters** · 03-03-2008, 08:05 PM

Ask Autozone or Pep Boys. Someone has to have one. Summit or JEGS might carry general gaskets in that size. If all else fails, look up places that sell gaskets, since they should carry one. Order a few so it's cheaper.

If you're good, you can make your own. Buy some gasket material and start cutting. Measure how thick your old gasket is and wide it is. Buy your material the same thickness and cut it to the same width. That would be your last result, but someone has got to have that gasket.

Don't modify a smaller gasket. It won't seal correctly and will be tough to open out.

shoobathelemur · 03-07-2008, 05:57 PM

Well, it's of no matter now. The throttle body I bought has nowhere to plug the IAC sensor. So I can't use it. Not too happy about that.

How are you supposed to use it without the IAC sensor?

03-03-2008, 07:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
shoobathelemur Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 17	New Throttle Body Recently, I got a Blox 74mm throttle body and intake manifold. However, the only thing the set did not come with is gaskets. The head gasket was an easy acquisition. However, I can't find a 74mm gasket for the throttle body. Any suggestions? Do I dare try to modify a smaller gasket? I contacted the Blox dealer I bought it from and was told they don't carry gaskets. And the Blox website says nothing about gaskets for the TB. word to the wise Don't ever buy a TB unless it blatantly states that it includes gaskets.

03-03-2008, 08:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
8695Beaters Geek In Training Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,235	Ask Autozone or Pep Boys. Someone has to have one. Summit or JEGS might carry general gaskets in that size. If all else fails, look up places that sell gaskets, since they should carry one. Order a few so it's cheaper. If you're good, you can make your own. Buy some gasket material and start cutting. Measure how thick your old gasket is and wide it is. Buy your material the same thickness and cut it to the same width. That would be your last result, but someone has got to have that gasket. Don't modify a smaller gasket. It won't seal correctly and will be tough to open out. __________________ "I really like going fast. Just go off and meditate in the wind, you know? As corny as it sounds it works and feels good. It's a good way to just let the weight of the world off every once in a while...is this a big pose? I mean, yes this is a pose! I mean am I driving down the street to not get noticed in this thing? I mean rebellious is what this thing is I would say!!!" -James Hetfield

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03-07-2008, 05:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
shoobathelemur Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 17	Well, it's of no matter now. The throttle body I bought has nowhere to plug the IAC sensor. So I can't use it. Not too happy about that. How are you supposed to use it without the IAC sensor?