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rsfruitbat
Alfa Sprint
Joined: 13 Jun 2007
Posts: 241
Location: Kidderminster
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 Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 10:23 am Post subject: 16V engine |
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In between the throttle body and the cylinder head is a non-metallic sandwich plate. The ones I have got have cracks growing from the water gallery hole   . Anyone know where I can get either new, or very good s/hand, or what material it is I could make some others from or what happens if they arent fitted  ?
Does this just act as a heat barrier to stop the throttle bodies getting to hot?
HELP
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john 33_16v
16 Valve
Joined: 27 May 2005
Posts: 1406
Location: herts, uk
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| Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 12:50 pm Post subject: |
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Hi,
They are a heat barrier i think. They should still be available from alfa dealer and alfashop. You need to replace the pair of gaskets either side (ie the bread!) as they have a kinda rubbery band glued on them. May or may not get away with instant gasket/ hylomar???
John
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lee16v
16 Valve
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Location: Devon, UK
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| Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 9:52 pm Post subject: |
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| Mine were slightly cracked when i took them off. A little bit of instant gasket did the job for me with no problems to date. |
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