What type of fluid is being re-routed during throttle body bypass mod?

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Jan 31, 2003 | 09:55 PM

94z28jbw

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What type of fluid is being re-routed during throttle body bypass mod?

What type of fluid is being re-routed during throttle body bypass mod?

Jan 31, 2003 | 09:57 PM

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coolant

Jan 31, 2003 | 09:59 PM

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Jan 31, 2003 | 10:05 PM

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Just wondering because...

Just wondering because when I installed my new throttle-body top plate [from MBA], I noticed some oil residue in there. Is this anyhthing to be worried about?

Jan 31, 2003 | 10:30 PM

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No, that oil residue is normal. The PCV system allows some oil fumes into the TB.

Jan 31, 2003 | 10:31 PM

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Pretty much normal for there to be some oil in there. It is drawn in from the passenger side valve cover.

Jan 31, 2003 | 10:43 PM

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What is the advantage of the bypass, I never really understood it?

Jan 31, 2003 | 10:47 PM

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What is the advantage of the bypass, I never really understood it?

It helps keep intake charges cooler. Engine coolant is not cool at all, routing it through the TB heats the incoming air charge.

Jan 31, 2003 | 11:46 PM

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Well...

So you do mean coolant as in, antifreeze/water mix, right? I just don't understand why the coolant and the oil aren't mixing in there;

or are they seperated within the TB?