Question about throttle body swap

[downsouthman1]

Sorry. I don't have a cordless drill nor can I get my hands on 1 really easy. What I do have however, is hand tools. Will good old fashioned hand tools work?

 

[DarkHorse164]

getting the TPS screws out is NOT hard at all. All you need is a cordless drill and phillips screwdriver bit. They will back right out.

If nothing else, I'll give it a shot, but will more than likely go the route I''m thinking...that is if the TPS doesn't cost a mint! I'm the MASTER at strippin' screws

 

[DarkHorse164]

Sorry. I don't have a cordless drill nor can I get my hands on 1 really easy. What I do have however, is hand tools. Will good old fashioned hand tools work?

For a plenum swap, yup! You will probably be fine using them for the T/B swap, too. At least from what I've read.... looks like you'll need some patience here, though.

 

[downsouthman1]

I'm the master of stripping screws when I'm not patient. But look @ my sig & see all the mods I ordered. I ordered all those w/in 2 days Friday & Saturday & I will be patient. All those things added up & I want to do it right. Besides I work all this week except tomorrow & Latoya is my daily driver & I'll be doing most of my work in the mornings before work.

 

[2000GTnoExtras]

So, wouldn't it be *easier* to just replace the TPS than go through all the hassle?

It wasn't hard. No harder than removing 2 tight screws. My BBK TB came with new screws I was just describing my method, since with my weight on the old unit (which was out of the car anyway), it made it easier. Don't think it could be done with the TB still in the car.

 

[DarkHorse164]

It wasn't hard. No harder than removing 2 tight screws. My BBK TB came with new screws I was just describing my method, since with my weight on the old unit (which was out of the car anyway), it made it easier. Don't think it could be done with the TB still in the car.

I couldn't imagine it being done while in the car. I'll research it with my dealership today (cost of new TPS) and let you all know. It might be a viable option to those with no patience (like me).

 

[mity2]

Just get new screws from dealer. Can't be that expensive. Just in case you strip them

 

[One Red Ride]

Impact Driver

I did a search before posting this thread and saw where a member used an impact driver to get the screws off

An impact driver is different than an impact wrench. If I'm not mistaken, the impact driver they're refering to is the type you strike a hammer with. The force from the hammer strike turns the bit (reverse) while it also drives it into the screw to prevent slippage.

I think you'd be better off to use a screwdriver and a bit o' muscle. Maybe use a hammer to lightly tap the screwdriver before you start so it's firmly seated in the screw.

Aviod the screwgun or drill (corded or cordless)! Your much more likely to strip the screw head...

 

[road rage]

I just went down to the ford dealership got a new tps so much easier. It was only 45 bucks and it saved me a huge headache.

 

[downsouthman1]

I would say the best thing to do before you or I start is use some good ol' WD-40.

 

[cracka1]

just get the impact driver, it's $20 at NAPA #775-9059. doesn't get any easier than this, besides this tool has stopped me from many times.

 

[olbob]

I just started my car from a TB, Plenum and Mass Air meter swap. I used a 1/4 inch rachet, a socket (1/4) and a philliphead driver in the socket, that gives your hand a flat area to press down on and then justturn the rachet handle, came right off, no trouble at all....
Good Luck,
Bob

 

[downsouthman1]

Thanks. I'll be doing mine probably Saturday.

 

[EH819]

I would say the best thing to do before you or I start is use some good ol' WD-40.

That what I did and the screws came out quite easily. I'm glad I didn't go buy a new one. Now I can use that money saved towards more mods.

 

[downsouthman1]

That what I did and the screws came out quite easily. I'm glad I didn't go buy a new one. Now I can use that money saved towards more mods.

Buy a new what, TSP?

 

[EH819]

yea

 

[downsouthman1]

We'll see how mine goes Saturday. I'm used to running into problems when I mod so I don't expect this to be any different. Besides I'm also gonna change my headlight assembly to 1 that's all clear & on Friday I should have the gears, clutch, & shifter in. I just can't really drive it for 500 miles. That's gonna bite.

 

[BrianH]

70mm Tb

Just and FYI, if you are interested in an 70mm TB, the FRPP comes with
an new tps already attached, so you don't have to worry about it.

 

[DarkHorse164]

Just and FYI, if you are interested in an 70mm TB, the FRPP comes with
an new tps already attached, so you don't have to worry about it.

Too bad they (Ford) don't make a 75mm TB for our application

As for the impact driver explanation, thanks! I was thinking it was the air powered variety! I'll probably try the WD-40 idea. Can't hurt to try. Besides, I wasn't expecting to hear that a new TPS would cost $45. It's still an option, though. The socket wrench w/ phillips bit, sounds good, too.

 

[downsouthman1]

I looked today & can't tell yet which screws are supposed to be hard to remove but I guess I'll find out soon.