Expansion tank bleeder screw

[giodog2000]

Anyone have the torque spec for the throttle body and do I need to use blue loctite?

[giodog2000]

New Hoses and expansion tank is done! Temperature outside -12c ( 10F)

I'd like to thank everyone who helped out. The TB came out and I had to remove the another tube that was in the way. It took me a while to unclip it in the cold cause I didn't want to break the plastic clip or I was F***ed. Once both out of the way everything went pretty smooth.

"Funny" snags:
-The wish-bone kinda pin that holds the fitting at the T-stat flew off while I was trying to clip it in... Had to remove the under carriage cover (wasn't there) and extra 30 min of searching with hand from under. When I finally touched it (hand were frozen) I almost cried lol

-That same hose: when I removed the old one , I had to bring it back to the dealer for refund and exchange (40min drive to get there) well I had left the Fitting that connects to the T-stat with it. Thats also the fitting you need to connect the hose to (quick connect). Had to drive back and get it. Arggggg!


Total fix time including "FUNNY" snags 5 freak-en cold hours. Thx again for the help guys

[bcredliner]

Originally Posted by giodog2000

Anyone have the torque spec for the throttle body and do I need to use blue loctite?

I can't find the throttle body torque specs. If you haven't removed it yet check the torque before you do. I would not use anything on the threads other than a little anti-seize.

[giodog2000]

I couldn't find specs either. So I went with a "two finger" snug. Unfortunately i used a small amount of blue loctite. No lock washer so i thought loctite would be better.
You bring up another option with anti seize but the old residue on the threads was more blueish and dry rather than grey and stainny.

I'll certainly research more but will not take any chances and i'll back them up this weekend to break the loctite.