Tracker Throttle Body Base Gasket Question

[JCTracker]

Which of the two base gaskets in the attached pic should I use on a 90 Geo Tracker 4x4 with Manual Transmission and AC? 

Same question for 92 with same configuation

Thanks in advance
JC

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[fixkick]

great question, the gasket with no slot is for AT only car.
and fits below the A/T preheat device,
the one with the slot fits only directly below the TB base and is the vacuum ports. normal.

sadly no maker of this explains that, that ive seen

https://fixkick.com/IDLE-AIR/Slide_Show/...ge_21.html

here it is working on 91 MT car, perfecly and home made by me.

I own punch set and exacto knife and do this in 5 minutes work using NAPA raw gasket paper sheets. (not bragging just showing how easy it is)

rule #2 the must be blocked holes.x5
https://fixkick.com/IDLE-AIR/Slide_Show/...ge_16.html

[fixkick]

the bottom viewed one with long curved slot.
great question, the gasket with no slot is for AT  only car.
and fits below the A/T preheat device,
the one with the slot fits only directly below the TB base and is the vacuum ports. normal.

sadly no maker of this explains that, that ive seen

https://fixkick.com/IDLE-AIR/Slide_Show/...ge_21.html

here it is working on 91 MT car, perfecly and home made by me.

I own punch set and exacto knife and do this in 5 minutes work using NAPA raw gasket paper sheets. (not bragging just showing how easy it is)

rule #2 the must be blocked holes.x5
https://fixkick.com/IDLE-AIR/Slide_Show/...ge_16.html

[JCTracker]

Thanks for the quick reply and recommendations. I'll be sure to use the new one as a template to be used for making duplicate gaskets for future use. 

Can you please clarify the statement below.....................

"rule #2 the must be blocked holes.x5"

Was there a "rule #1" that I missed or are you saying that "Rule #2 is that all 5 holes must be blocked by the gasket"?

[fixkick]

Thanks for the quick reply and recommendations. I'll be sure to use the new one as a template to be used for making duplicate gaskets for future use. 

Can you please clarify the statement below.....................

"rule #2 the must be blocked holes.x5"

Was there a "rule #1" that I missed or are you saying that "Rule #2 is that all 5 holes must be blocked by the gasket"?

sure. but click my links first.
OK i will for  you

see bottom of TB
see words, must be blocked, these 5 holes just like the suzuki was on all.

those 5 holes are what are called DRILLINGS.  and must be blocked, just like carbs did for 80+ years.
they drill the body to get port paths made deep inside and then use the gasket to block those drilling's.


just use the slotted ARC gasket, it works every time.

[JCTracker]

Thanks for the quick reply and recommendations. I'll be sure to use the new one as a template to be used for making duplicate gaskets for future use. 

Can you please clarify the statement below.....................

"rule #2 the must be blocked holes.x5"

Was there a "rule #1" that I missed or are you saying that "Rule #2 is that all 5 holes must be blocked by the gasket"?

sure. but click my links first.
OK i will for  you

see bottom of TB
see words, must be blocked, these 5 holes just like the suzuki was on all.

those 5 holes are what are called DRILLINGS.  and must be blocked, just like carbs did for 80+ years.
they drill the body to get port paths made deep inside and then use the gasket to block those drilling's.


just use the slotted ARC gasket, it works every time.

Thanks for the clarification and additional information especially why the 5 holes are there in the first place because I was wondering why they were there just to be blocked off by the gasket. Now I know. 

I'm familiar with your your TB slideshow. I've been going through all of them again to refresh my understanding of the TB, the ISC and IAC on both my 90 and 92. Like the rest of your site they slides are full of a wealth of information about our little kicks and trackers. We're lucky to have your collection of experience and knowledge. Thanks for sharing all of it.

[fixkick]

Thanks for the quick reply and recommendations. I'll be sure to use the new one as a template to be used for making duplicate gaskets for future use. 

Can you please clarify the statement below.....................

"rule #2 the must be blocked holes.x5"

Was there a "rule #1" that I missed or are you saying that "Rule #2 is that all 5 holes must be blocked by the gasket"?

sure. but click my links first.
OK i will for  you

see bottom of TB
see words, must be blocked, these 5 holes just like the suzuki was on all.

those 5 holes are what are called DRILLINGS.  and must be blocked, just like carbs did for 80+ years.
they drill the body to get port paths made deep inside and then use the gasket to block those drilling's.


just use the slotted ARC gasket, it works every time.

Thanks for the clarification and additional information especially why the 5 holes are there in the first place because I was wondering why they were there just to be blocked off by the gasket. Now I know. 

I'm familiar with your your TB slideshow. I've been going through all of them again to refresh my understanding of the TB, the ISC and IAC on both my 90 and 92. Like the rest of your site they slides are full of a wealth of information about our little kicks and trackers. We're lucky to have your collection of experience and knowledge. Thanks for sharing all of it.

your welcome.