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got a white 3 dr 16v

I was told the throttle body had to be basic set, but i think this isn't the issue and im sure its been done. I think the problems an air leak as when i spray break cleaner where the throttle body meets the manifold the engine slows and struggles as if the air is being replaced by the brake cleaner ...

oh yeh lol thanks

Hi,

Thanks for your reply, i knew there was still an air leak just didnt know where!

Is the O-ring the rubber ring under the metal gasket of the throttle body? If so this doesn't appear to be damaged.

Where would i find the inlet manifold gaskets to check?

Again thanks alot for your help its ...

Hi,

New to the forum but have been reading for a while.

I own a 1997 Polo 1.4 16v.

The timing belt recently snapped bending all 16 valves. Any normal person would of replaced the engine but not me lol. Any way £700 worth of parts alone later (which i will go into another time but basically had ...