OK...I installed a new TB and EGR spacer last night but didn't notice a few things about the spacer compared to the stock one I took off the car.

The stock spacer is a solid block/unit but the new spacer is not a "block" unit. In looking at it on the car, I can see the EGR valve where it bolts to spacer (the inside). I assume this is not normal? When I start the car it sounds like a truck and I can feel air blowing around the front of the spacer - from the spacer (yes I used all new gaskets).

I drove the car around the block but the "check engine" light did not come on.
Would it hurt the engine to drive it like this until I figure it out?

Any recommendations?

See circled area in pics.

 

Dude, that is NOT normal, what brand is that?

 

Not sure what brand but I defintely can't use it! Don't know why this was made this way.

 

yeah thats not normal at all! Did you buy this used or new? eiher way return it!

 

I bought it new off corral (it actually came with a 65mm TB) but the guy who sold it to me is sending a replacement so I may be OK. I'll see when the replacement arrives. It sucks because the car is parked until I get the spacer. I was just going to buy one used here if someone had one instead of waiting.

 

i dont understand why he would send you this in the first place? The thing has holes in it. id be asking why!

 

Not sure...he says he didn't notice it...it does look like a nice unit except for design (it looks like it should not have an egr attached).

Anyway the replacement shipped is on his coin. The FMS TB I got with it looks good and works fine and has a new TPS and IAC so I'm happy with that.

 

Never noticed it? From what i can see, every side has a hole in it! lol how could he not notice that?

 

Very strange indeed.........hope he makes it right for you.

Rick