Q-Jet Base Gasket 7043240.

Discussion in 'The Venerable Q-Jet' started by Quick Buick, May 27, 2023.

  1. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    I would hook up a vacuum gauge with the engine running, and note the reading with the engine warmed up. Spray some carb cleaner at the suspected areas, and watch the gauge. If there is a leak, you'll hear the engine respond as well. You also have the secondary throttle shaft there. That could be leaking.
     
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  2. Quick Buick

    Quick Buick Arlington Wa

    I'll be ordering one from Cliff later this week... It looks like the sides of the he sells are wider.... What sucks is I won't know for a long while if the work better..

    This is what my car looked like last week..
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  3. TORQUED455

    TORQUED455 Well-Known Member

    I've had better luck lately using the thin gaskets. I wonder if those plastic grommets can be removed or thinned a bit?
     

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