throttle body axle leak

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Zach Genrich

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Discussion starter · #1 · Mar 29, 2001

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I pressure tested my intake yesturday and found that there is a pretty good sized leak coming from the axle that turns the throttle plate. I've heard something about bushings wearing out and about a replacable o-ring. Has anyone successfuly fixed this problem, or is it even possible to fix without getting a new throttle body? Any help or info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Zach
92' tsi 12.20 @ 113

 

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Zach Genrich

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Discussion starter · #2 · Mar 30, 2001

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Please help!

Zach

 

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IRalliWannaRace

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#3 · Mar 30, 2001

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the throttle body brand new leaked there, what you gonna do, it sure does suck though.

 

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#4 · May 2, 2002

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So is it normal for the TB to leak there? My car has a good sized leak there as well. I wouldn't think it would be normal for the car to leak there but who knows.

 

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#5 · May 2, 2002

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I've got the perfect page for you but it's down at the moment. It will be back up anytime and I'll post it for you... sit tight.

 

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#6 · May 2, 2002

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Okay got it:

http://ca.dsm.org/FAQ/tb-shaftseals.html

 

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#7 · May 2, 2002

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Thanks for the link! That page was perfect, I can't wait to fix mine. Maybe after clearing up that leak I can slip into the 12's!
Thanks again.