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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 08:04 PM
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any info why the throttle body needs hot coolant flowing through it when really you need cool air temps going into the engine ?

is it worth bypasing if so are there any advantages or disadvantages ??
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 08:16 PM
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ive read on some american forums its for the colder climate or something and a few people bypass it i was goin to do the same to mine when i get chance... but wait till some one that knows a bit more then me just in case im wrong lol
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 06:40 AM
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This link covers your questions

https://www.scoobynet.com/general-te...nt-bypass.html


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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 06:50 AM
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have been running mine with the bypass for a few months now. all is good, and im sure it helps inlet temps stay cooler
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 05:32 PM
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cheers rob just what i was looking for
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 06:15 PM
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Did it on mine too, heres my guide with some pictures
http://www.tyneteesscoobies.co.uk/fo...ic.php?t=17136
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