jim beam <spamvortex@bad.example.net> wrote in news:7LydnYnHAcY-
GyDYnZ2dnUVZ_rjinZ2d@speakeasy.net:

> 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.
>

the bolts may be frozen into the aluminum throttle body.
Does PB Blaster penetrating oil work on that?

It sounds like he tried to Dremel slots for a screwdriver and
sheared/rounded off what "head" was left.He may have to cut off the "heads"
completely and use a ViseGrip to remove the remaining bolts.(after the TPS
is out of the way)


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