MugenCho

Just wondering if it is safe to run the car without the gasket on the throttle body. Since I think the broken gasket is the cause of my problems. Also where can I order one for the best price/reliability? Thanks.

FikseRxSeven

its not safe

GreyGT-C

you'll suck in debris,sand, dust, and small children when the car is in negative boost (vacuum) and loose boost while on throttle. Call up your local mazda place or give Ray a call at Malloy mazda and order one. I don't have his # handy... maybe someone can post it.

Fe3Boost

I think you will be fine if it is not long term. Idle will b e a little funky but dont beat on the car.

MugenCho

I just need to get it to my house which is a mile away. :-/

FikseRxSeven

you should be fine.... like fe said, its just gunna be like having a boost leak, your car is still drivable.. just dont drive it too much

MugenCho

So now I have learned more what's causing my car idle to keep jumping. If I hold down the clutch it will still jump up and down but not as fast. If I let go then it will jump fast and make a whistle sound (air being sucked sound). Dunno if this helps to diagnose the issue at hand. :-/

FikseRxSeven

get the gasket first.. then see how things work afterwards... also, did you disconnect the battery during this process? cuz your comp might be hunting for idle also

MugenCho

I did disconnect the battery. Is that a bad thing? Had it disconnect while I changed the plugs and wires...

FikseRxSeven

not a bad thign.. but that resets the ecu