1983 Pontiac 6000 Throttle Body

1983 PONTIAC 6000
199,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CRAZYMAN312
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I have a 1983 Pontiac 6000 2.5L TBI and when i go to start it gas comes gushing out of the carb part of the tbi. i have replaced all the gaskets and installed a aftermarket fuel pressure regulator. It keeps catching on fire and i cannot find out how to fix it. My Fuel injector is working and i also replaced the stock pressure regulator as well. Here is a pic [img:10ae0d6792]http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/165243_TBI_1.jpg[/img:10ae0d6792]
Mar 4, 2008 at 5:05 PM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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you have done everything i would have suggested. there must be a crack in the tbi. my next advise would be installing new unit from a junk yard.
Mar 4, 2008 at 5:17 PM
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if the fuel injector was clogged and the gasket in the picture that is circled was bad would that be enough to make this happen?
Mar 4, 2008 at 5:23 PM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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a clogged injector will have nothing to do with it. that gasket could be bad but i thought you said you replaced it.
Mar 4, 2008 at 5:27 PM
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i did but i got it from another car cause i cant buy just that gasket i need to buy the whole kit which is 79 bucks.
Mar 4, 2008 at 5:31 PM
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i have been in your situation before and they are very finicky, you must replace those gaskets with new ones or they will leak. ive been there and tried that.
Mar 4, 2008 at 5:33 PM
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i guess i will buy the kit but i guess it is worth it thanks.
Mar 4, 2008 at 5:36 PM
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also i cleaned the whole setup with carb cleaner. Would that effect my Idle Air Control Valve any?
Mar 4, 2008 at 5:37 PM
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no. i always clean them with carb cleaner
Mar 4, 2008 at 5:39 PM
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