Throttle position sensor.

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anonomoose
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Throttle position sensor.

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Had a nightmare of a job refitting the carbs. Ended up heating, greasing, grunting and groaning to get them on. I loosened the bolts on the surround brackety thing. In doing so I managed to break the TPS. Honda wanted £154 for a new one. Got one for £17 on eBay but broke it when fitting. Exactly the same position. Balls!! Is there a cheaper aftermarket one I could get to fit? None on eBay. Only ones attached to carbs for £60 odd. Also any tips to fit it without breaking it?
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Be gentle when fitting it .
It's only two screws and you need to make sure it's located correctly .
As you've seen they come on carbs and you normally have to buy a set to get one .


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Also any tips to fit it without breaking it?[/quote]
Let someone else do it by the look of it :lol: Sounds like thas got a touch like an elephant :?
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I did exactly the same and managed to get a 2nd hand one on eBay. You just have to make sure it's located and doesn't jump out as you tighten the screws. I had to pay around £20 for the TPS. Some Honda cars use a very similar sensor but I think the arm position would need to be checked. Didn't manage to find a new one at a reasonable price. Good luck with the search.
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Watty wrote:
Also any tips to fit it without breaking it?
Let someone else do it by the look of it :lol: Sounds like thas got a touch like an elephant :?[/quote]

Is that an offer?
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anonomoose wrote:
Watty wrote:
Also any tips to fit it without breaking it?
Let someone else do it by the look of it :lol: Sounds like thas got a touch like an elephant :?
Is that an offer?[/quote]
Where are you based?
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Make sure it has the metal inserts in the bolt holes or you will break them :thumbup:
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In the South easy near Eastbourne
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anonomoose wrote:In the South easy near Eastbourne
Bit far for me to come to assist!
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