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Old 05-04-2009, 08:52 PM
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TVV's are REALLLLLLY fragile

yea like the post says. i just got another one from a fellow member on the board and broke that one. these things are like PAPER!!!! i mean really. anyways, anybody have another. thanks
Old 05-04-2009, 09:18 PM
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You may be able to fix it. Run a search on TVV fix.
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To be fair, they aren't built fragile, they just get that way after 19 years.

Lots have reported success rebuilding the valve, but I found that "all" of the plastic was so weak that I couldn't get a good grip to glue to. You may have more luck.

I just paid the $65 (!) at the dealership (I haven't found an after-market source) and have a stronger unit. 'course I'll have to replace it again in 15 years ...
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Man are you serious That really sucks , I think I have another one.
I know I have another 3.0 but am unsure if the TVV is good , will check when i get home.
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I have to take off my upper intake soon, im dreading the TVVs
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my buddy works at toyota i might see if i can get his discount and get a new one
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Cool ,Just be careful .
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Did the whole body break off or only a tube?
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