FocusCanada Forums Canadian Focus Community Focus Talk Bad Idle

Thread Rating:
  • 0 Vote(s) - 0 Average
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
Thread Modes
Bad Idle
redZX3 Offline
Member
***
Posts: 167
Threads: 36
Joined: Dec 2005
Reputation: 0
#1
01-07-2007, 01:55 PM
Does anyone know where I can buy a gasket for my FC throttle body? I have a high idle since I put it on. I tried to make my own with gasket maker and it came down qiute a bit but still idles high. I can feel where the leak is and it wont stop. I just want to buy a proper gasket for it and put that to rest.
Find
Reply
NikiterZTS Offline
Senior Member 1st Class
*****
Posts: 7,314
Threads: 381
Joined: Apr 2006
Reputation: 0
#2
01-07-2007, 01:57 PM
if u won't be able to find one anywhere...id say just cut one out yourself...

i remember we did it in autoclass in high school ones
2002 Ford Focus ZTS (Gave it away)
125whp/129wtq
2006 Subaru Impreza WRX with JDM 6 speed
207whp/273wtq Innovative tuned on Mustang dyno (Stage 2)13.9@99mph
320whp/330wtq Innovative tuned on Mustang dyno (Stage 3)
352whp/360wtq Dynojet
13.3@106mph
2004 Ford F-150 Lariat
2008 Honda CBR600RR "Silver Bullet" R.I.P.
2009 Honda CBR600RR "To Punish & Enslave"
2001 Honda CBR F4i Stunt bike "Burn the Rubber, not your soul"
2013 China 90cc dirt bike
Website Find
Reply
redZX3 Offline
Member
***
Posts: 167
Threads: 36
Joined: Dec 2005
Reputation: 0
#3
01-07-2007, 02:15 PM
I did make one myself but it doesnt seal properly...thats why I just want to buy a proper one
Find
Reply
SmokeBCBuDZ Offline
Senior Member
****
Posts: 325
Threads: 54
Joined: Dec 2006
Reputation: 0
#4
01-07-2007, 02:27 PM
I think there is a gasket sealant you can buy. I'm not sure but check it out.
O3 ZX3: Drl-to-drf Mod, Racing mirrors, Shorty antenna, B&M short shifter, Focus Sport 4-1 race header, Focus Sport front strut stabilizer, MBRP cat back, RaceCraft springs, Eibach Pro dampners and struts, RaceCraft 25mm rear stabilizer, Hella lights, Core Racing 17"s.
VF Supercharger Kit (Stage 2)

"I usually don't do this type of work." "I thought you were a professional driver?" "A different kind of driving.".
Find
Reply
NikiterZTS Offline
Senior Member 1st Class
*****
Posts: 7,314
Threads: 381
Joined: Apr 2006
Reputation: 0
#5
01-07-2007, 02:27 PM
the other thing u could try is to put that "gasket seal" around the gasket that you made and then put the TB on it.....it comes in plastic bottle and u just squeez it out and it drys out and seals everything.....
thats what i did to mine....
2002 Ford Focus ZTS (Gave it away)
125whp/129wtq
2006 Subaru Impreza WRX with JDM 6 speed
207whp/273wtq Innovative tuned on Mustang dyno (Stage 2)13.9@99mph
320whp/330wtq Innovative tuned on Mustang dyno (Stage 3)
352whp/360wtq Dynojet
13.3@106mph
2004 Ford F-150 Lariat
2008 Honda CBR600RR "Silver Bullet" R.I.P.
2009 Honda CBR600RR "To Punish & Enslave"
2001 Honda CBR F4i Stunt bike "Burn the Rubber, not your soul"
2013 China 90cc dirt bike
Website Find
Reply
Mason Offline
Senior Member 1st Class
*****
Posts: 1,127
Threads: 98
Joined: Apr 2005
Reputation: 0
#6
01-07-2007, 02:28 PM (This post was last modified: 01-07-2007, 02:28 PM by Mason.)
Where you live red
2000 ZX3
Website Find
Reply
redZX3 Offline
Member
***
Posts: 167
Threads: 36
Joined: Dec 2005
Reputation: 0
#7
01-07-2007, 02:30 PM
NikiterZTS,Jan 7 2007, 04:27 AM Wrote:the other thing u could try is to put that "gasket seal" around the gasket that you made and then put the TB on it.....it comes in plastic bottle and u just squeez it out and it drys out and seals everything.....
thats what i did to mine....
[right][snapback]222472[/snapback][/right]


yeah, I guess I will try it....but wont that stuff cause a CEL?
Find
Reply
NikiterZTS Offline
Senior Member 1st Class
*****
Posts: 7,314
Threads: 381
Joined: Apr 2006
Reputation: 0
#8
01-07-2007, 02:32 PM
nope.....u just put it on the gasket ....try not get any inside of the air manifold....that would suck
2002 Ford Focus ZTS (Gave it away)
125whp/129wtq
2006 Subaru Impreza WRX with JDM 6 speed
207whp/273wtq Innovative tuned on Mustang dyno (Stage 2)13.9@99mph
320whp/330wtq Innovative tuned on Mustang dyno (Stage 3)
352whp/360wtq Dynojet
13.3@106mph
2004 Ford F-150 Lariat
2008 Honda CBR600RR "Silver Bullet" R.I.P.
2009 Honda CBR600RR "To Punish & Enslave"
2001 Honda CBR F4i Stunt bike "Burn the Rubber, not your soul"
2013 China 90cc dirt bike
Website Find
Reply
redZX3 Offline
Member
***
Posts: 167
Threads: 36
Joined: Dec 2005
Reputation: 0
#9
01-07-2007, 02:37 PM
k, I will give it a try tomorrow....thanks
Find
Reply
FocusGuy7476 Offline
Senior Member 1st Class
*****
Posts: 1,794
Threads: 86
Joined: Sep 2003
Reputation: 0
#10
01-07-2007, 04:25 PM
before you try gasket sealant, take your TB and the leftover gasket material that you have, hold it on to the TB and lightly hammer on the material that covers the TB and this will crease the edge of the material, do the same for the inner part of the TB. This should also make the gasket thinner.

also check to make sure you have the TPS sensor in the right position, you also may be able to adjust the the opening with a screw that on the TB.

I'm assuming that you have a Zetec engine.
'03 Focus SVT
Website Find
Reply
redZX3 Offline
Member
***
Posts: 167
Threads: 36
Joined: Dec 2005
Reputation: 0
#11
01-08-2007, 07:32 AM
Yes, Ihave the Ztec. I tried to adjust the TPS and it didnt work. I have it set to where the idle is the lowest
Find
Reply
focusnme Offline
Senior Member
****
Posts: 368
Threads: 64
Joined: Apr 2005
Reputation: 0
#12
01-09-2007, 11:43 AM
hey - i am having a high idle - r u getting rough shifting betwen 1 and 2nd

you think it sbecause of the gasket - pm me back so i can stay in touch
http://www.focuscanada.net/forum/index.p...opic=19696
focus gone - 2005 mazda 6 sport gt wagon - lovin it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Website Find
Reply


Forum Jump:


Users browsing this thread: 1 Guest(s)