Throttle body vacuum plugs

[Active16Bits]

So the plugs (in the red ovals) are not sealing well and causing a leak. Would anyone happen to know where I can get new ones online? Or at least get me a part number? RealOEM.com's diagram only shows eta TB's.

Or do I need another throttle body with the plugs already pressed in?

[jlevie]

Those part are not available as separate items, only as part of the throttle body. They wear from vibration and loosen. You can replace the entire throttle body, or fix the one you have.

To fix those loose connections, remove the elbows and clean the mating surfaces with acetone or lacquer thinner to remove all oil/dirt. Then apply JBweld to the mating surfaces and allow it to cure overnight before reconnecting the hoses or running the engine. That fix should be good for the next twenty years.

[DmcL]

meh.. i just cleaned it off and put some black RTV silicone instant gasket on it before refitting, done the same with the 2 ports on the other side for the brake booster also.

[JMPAuto]

JBWeld is your friend with this problem, never fails.

[nando]

or loctite. The ones I've taken apart look like they used red loctite to hold them in place.

I wouldn't trust JB weld to hold up under prolonged high temps

[jlevie]

JBweld is good to 500F, which is way way beyond anything the throttle body will see. See http://jbweld.net/products/jbweld.php

[Active16Bits]

Thanks guys, I tried black RTV and let it sit for two days. Isn't sealing completly. Guess it's time to try JB Weld.

[pawi30]

I will be doing this tonite with JB Weld as well.

[llll1l1ll]

I just used some loctite and then listened for leaks with a vacuum hose. Seems to have quieted down a bit and it's a lot more sturdy.