WhiteOverGoldMK1GT
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unfortunately for you. no it is not meant to make that type of sound. something is wrong.
rough idle, running rich
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rid1ridz14
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hmm what about engine dying when blocking that port?
Jay said or read it on another thread that it should not lower idle when it is block off when engine is warm
WhiteOverGoldMK1GT
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could be the stat has simply become stuck, in closed position, with a small leak to the open position? when was it or the throttle body itself last cleaned?
rid1ridz14
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Hmm you have a point, I don’t think it has been cleaned before, any tips of how and with what to do so?
WhiteOverGoldMK1GT
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ofcourse. remove the entire Throttle body from the car,
grab yourself a toothbrush or similar implement, along with some degreaser, and go ham. Q tips work well for cleaning the vac ports, just be careful not to get it stuck in there
rid1ridz14
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Awesome bud thanks, will give that a try tomorrow. Can I clean it with carb cleaner?ofcourse. remove the entire Throttle body from the car,
grab yourself a toothbrush or similar implement, along with some degreaser, and go ham. Q tips work well for cleaning the vac ports, just be careful not to get it stuck in there
WhiteOverGoldMK1GT
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indeed, that will work too, generally i use degreaser as the thing that clogs these is blowby oil, and grime, but use what you have access to
rid1ridz14
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Alright noted, thanks mate, will update you
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rid1ridz14
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Cleaned it today, that fucker was dirty af lol, got a before picture. i couldn’t separate the waxstat and the throttle body apart so I clean that port with carb cleaner and brake cleaner..
I will put back together later this week and see how it goes
I will put back together later this week and see how it goes
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WhiteOverGoldMK1GT
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pro tip. the waxstat gasket has no part number. so dont mess with it too much. or its cerealbox gasket time for you.
rid1ridz14
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Well thank you, glad I didn’t force it open.. when I spray brake cleaner in the hole, it is coming out the port so I guess it isn’t clogged anymore
rid1ridz14
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Cleaned the waxstat throughly, didn’t unscrew from throttle body though, but still no luck. There was gunk inside the coolant pipes but managed to remove it. Now when I block the port, the engine still dies. I guess waxstat is no good phhff.. any more help
how to know if a waxstat is good before purchasing..?
how to know if a waxstat is good before purchasing..?
rid1ridz14
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i'm getting throttle body from an auto 4efte. Is it the same as the manual one? I just need to swap to my tps. The assembly is the same right? Any opinions
Also will try to change my thermostat to see if that makes any changes
Also will try to change my thermostat to see if that makes any changes
rid1ridz14
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Okay thanks Jay, will wait on you and look around in the meantime for a manual throttle body
rid1ridz14
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okay so I need to get some confirmation on some stuff
The 2 coolant ports on the waxstat, are they suppose to be free flow, meaning for example if I blow air in one port, it should come out the other? or should they hve no connection? same for the 2 vaccuum ports
The 2 coolant ports on the waxstat, are they suppose to be free flow, meaning for example if I blow air in one port, it should come out the other? or should they hve no connection? same for the 2 vaccuum ports