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  1. #1 zzp throttle body spacer 
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    do they make any difference and i had one installed and recently noticed a coolant leak under throttle body spacer from 1st gasket installer did not use any gasket sealer just gasket, could that be the cause or do they all leak please help me out asap

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    tb spacers are fail.

    they can cause leaks.

    only good for Meth or NOS users.

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    so no matter what it will leak??

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    no, you can get them to not leak with a good gasket.

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    would gaskets from auto parts stores and gasket maker do?? or would i have to get better gasket from zzp or performance site??

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    just take it off. it's not helping you at all and it just leaves you open to intake leaks and higher rear head temperatures because of the decreased coolant flow through the throttle body.
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    also do the studs and nuts have to be tightened or torque to a certain lbs

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    Sell it.
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