Throttle Heater

[91red240hicas]

I want to take the heater hoses that run to the throttle body off. But I can't find the damn things. Are they underneath? Do I have to remove upper radiator hose. I've already removed the intake pipe. Can I take the throttle body off w/o having to replace the gasket? Thanks
Kevin

[crazycuban]

Dude, I have no idea what you mean.  To my knowledge (and I could be wrong), there are two heater hoses, both going into the back (SR) or back passenger (KA).  IIRC, the those are connected to metal pipes that pass near the throttle body and into the water pump and thermostat, but I don't remember any heater hoses there.  If you're talking about those, just get your fingernails around the end and pull.  Twisting the hose with pliers also helps to free it up.  It's a bitch, but it'll come eventually.  Just be creative.

[crazycuban]

Now that I think about it, there are only two heater hoses, both going nowhere near the throttle body.  Look at your engine from the passenger side, and you'll see two hoses coming out of the firewall - one with a throttle (is that what you were talking about?) and one without.  Drain your system first.

[91red240hicas]

Not heater like ac/climate control.  these hoses that I am refurring to route coolant through the throttle body to heat it up.  This is for areas where it is cold to help idle or so no ice forms on the throttle plate or something. But it basically just superheats my air that I'm going to extents to make cold. So I want to make them pay!!!
Kevin

[95Blue240sx]

that last one didnt make any sense to me.  are you talking about the EGR?

[pornallstar]

I know exactly what you are talking about.  My Z had that stuff taken off when I bought it.  Maby ask about it on TwinTurbo.net.  They can give you a general idea how to diconnect it.  


Here is what the heater hose does:

Like said before helps with cold weather climates.  Keeps the throttle from being "Sticky" due to the cold and Ice.