04-03-2015, 08:29 AM
Hi all,
Thank you for keeping up this truly amazing site and forum, a most invaluable resource in the Sidekick universe!
As the second owner of an 89 2-door convertible 4x4 M/T, I'm having some cold starting and general idling issues (nothing immobilizing, just not to spec) mainly because of a faulty throttle body due to age and previous tampering by inexperienced mechanics (the cold start IAC, butterfly valve movement, and probably a few other important things are not working properly). My mechanic suggested that I look for a good condition used throttle body (since new ones are discontinued) to swap in or work from. It seems that for the 89/90 kicks there were 4 throttle bodies available: manual California, manual Federal, A/T California, and A/T Federal. I can't tell if my car is California or Federal because the hood has been replaced so I can't trust the stickers, and I don't think the VIN is able to differentiate. So, are there differences between the 4 throttle bodies and if so, how can I tell which one I need? I found a good condition one on eBay, and it says it's from an 89 kick and will work on 89/90 2wd and 4x4 kicks and trackers, but doesn't specify anything beyond that. If the 4 throttle bodies aren't entirely interchangeable, are at least some of their internal parts? Any advice here would be greatly appreciated.
Random separate question: I installed a new Koyo radiator because the stock one was leaking and was wondering if I can still use the OEM radiator cap.
Sorry for the long post (my first) and many thanks for any and all input.
Kindest regards
Thank you for keeping up this truly amazing site and forum, a most invaluable resource in the Sidekick universe!
As the second owner of an 89 2-door convertible 4x4 M/T, I'm having some cold starting and general idling issues (nothing immobilizing, just not to spec) mainly because of a faulty throttle body due to age and previous tampering by inexperienced mechanics (the cold start IAC, butterfly valve movement, and probably a few other important things are not working properly). My mechanic suggested that I look for a good condition used throttle body (since new ones are discontinued) to swap in or work from. It seems that for the 89/90 kicks there were 4 throttle bodies available: manual California, manual Federal, A/T California, and A/T Federal. I can't tell if my car is California or Federal because the hood has been replaced so I can't trust the stickers, and I don't think the VIN is able to differentiate. So, are there differences between the 4 throttle bodies and if so, how can I tell which one I need? I found a good condition one on eBay, and it says it's from an 89 kick and will work on 89/90 2wd and 4x4 kicks and trackers, but doesn't specify anything beyond that. If the 4 throttle bodies aren't entirely interchangeable, are at least some of their internal parts? Any advice here would be greatly appreciated.
Random separate question: I installed a new Koyo radiator because the stock one was leaking and was wondering if I can still use the OEM radiator cap.
Sorry for the long post (my first) and many thanks for any and all input.
Kindest regards