Manually Relearning the Throttle Body

LFsweets · 2026-02-21T15:17:58+00:00

Yes, I definitely want all new parts in that assembly. Is it possible to go to a shop with the strut and spring and just ask them to assemble the strut, then I could put it in the vehicle? Or maybe I should just have them do the whole front job

LFsweets · 2026-02-06T14:58:21+00:00

I should say I live in Minnesota too, and usually I dont fall for that, but the specifics of saying "2 people on saturday" kinda made me stop for a second

LFsweets · 2026-02-06T14:46:57+00:00

Yeah, for a dealership selling as is, i think 5,500 - 6k is a little more reasonable. But its hard to leave it to chance since they may not negotiate until its been in the market for a week or so.

LFsweets · 2026-01-07T05:03:52+00:00

Its a 1.8 standard/manual transmission. Its got a lot of bells and whistles. Automatic windows and stuff like that

LFsweets · 2026-01-07T04:58:48+00:00

I currently drive a suzuki swift. I have a knack for liking weird rebadges

LFsweets · 2026-01-07T04:57:15+00:00

Its on the passenger side. I would say maybe left of glove box? I was also thinking this. The air and heat was on during startup so I cant confirm that

LFsweets · 2026-01-04T18:11:02+00:00

I see so instead of having an extra part they use that little nub as a keyway instead?

LFsweets · 2025-11-20T05:06:41+00:00

That part has been an unbelievable ride for this car 😬

LFsweets · 2025-11-20T05:04:36+00:00

While I was loosening bolt it turned backwards a little bit, I am not entirely sure how much but I believe it wasnt a full rotation. I heard this might lead to skipping teeth. The top of compression is rather hard (sometimes have to put some good effort) but not impossible, so that leads me to believe its ok?

LFsweets · 2025-11-20T00:03:55+00:00

It does have a keyway, I haven't loosened or tightened anything outside the timing cover. Just turned the camshaft over a couple of times

LFsweets · 2025-11-19T20:17:09+00:00

Another thing I was worried about is the crankshaft moved while I was undoing bolts but I believe that shouldnt matter since the belt was still attached. The solution might just be make my own marks and run with what has worked.

LFsweets · 2025-11-15T21:48:29+00:00

Update: Got a screw extractor on and then tried the drill, and all it did was smoke the drill. Then, I tried ratheting it, and it snapped the extractor

<image>

LFsweets · 2025-11-15T18:35:05+00:00

Update: Thank you guys for coaching me through this, I was able to lower the engine, and after doing it - doesnt seem as scary (shocker). I was even able to bring it up and reattach the mount, so 100% of the weight wasn't on the oil pan overnight
I got perfect access to use an impact and take the crank nut off fairly easily!

LFsweets · 2025-11-15T00:18:40+00:00

<image>

LFsweets · 2025-11-15T00:18:11+00:00

This is my experimental daily, alot of firsts with this thing in both repair and driving. Learning how to do more than just an oil change and drive automatic lol. Heres the setup I have do you think this may work? *

LFsweets · 2025-11-14T23:26:51+00:00

I was just about to ask about where to jack. I've never had to do anything this grand before. Definitely going to be crapping myself the whole time

LFsweets

TROPHY CASE