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Old Oct 2, 2021 | 12:16 PM
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I'm aware these are "junk". Not looking to hear I need to buy a $500+ TB. Ive used these in the past and they work ok for what I've done for the most part. They have all leaked a bit at the shaft. I'm not concerned with small leaks. This latest TB however a "G-plus 92mm is leaking what I'd consider excessively at the shaft. I can't even get bubbles to form with soapy water as the leak is so severe. Worsens when I open it 100%. Anyone take these apart or find a solution for making this less severe? Or have a suggestion for a replacement that isn't $500.

I did notice the fitech units seem to be of a different mold and have heard a few good things. These are $172 from speedway.

Any suggestions? thanks!

https://www.speedwaymotors.com/FiTec...RoC_A0QAvD_BwE
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Used a WARR TB on my last car. It was like $150 or so. It did leak a little around the shaft but I contacted the company, sent it back and they fixed it. IT was flawless after that. Don't think the leak was significant enough to cause any issues.
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i pulled mine apart and drilled a hole to fit the shift shaft seal from a th350 in behind the bearing
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Originally Posted by Forcefed86
I'm aware these are "junk". Not looking to hear I need to buy a $500+ TB. Ive used these in the past and they work ok for what I've done for the most part. They have all leaked a bit at the shaft. I'm not concerned with small leaks. This latest TB however a "G-plus 92mm is leaking what I'd consider excessively at the shaft. I can't even get bubbles to form with soapy water as the leak is so severe. Worsens when I open it 100%. Anyone take these apart or find a solution for making this less severe? Or have a suggestion for a replacement that isn't $500.

I did notice the fitech units seem to be of a different mold and have heard a few good things. These are $172 from speedway.

Any suggestions? thanks!

https://www.speedwaymotors.com/FiTec...RoC_A0QAvD_BwE
Befriend someone who works at a machine shop and have a bronze bushing machined to fit the TB.
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