dex3703 wrote:
> Thanks for all the responses to my question earlier. I went to a
> junkyard and got a throttle body to replace the sensor. However, I
> can't get the sensor off the junker throttle body,with either a screw
> extractor or having dremeled a notch in the screw. I'm not sure I can
> get the old one off my current throttle body either without taking the
> throttle body off either. So:
>
> - can I just replace the whole throttle body? The junk part only
> showed 150K (it was a manual). My car has 263K (auto). This seems like
> it would be a lot easier/faster.
>
> - if so, can I reuse the current throttle body gasket, or should I get
> a new one? They are available from the dealer.
>
> TIA,
> Derek
>
did you try the chisel like i said? i guarantee it works. also, whack
the head of the shear bolt end on a little to loosen the threads. doing
the t.p.s. on the car is a good deal quicker and easier than taking off
the throttle body and all the plumbing, gaskets, etc.