Is this the Throttle Body from an '85 LeBaron FI Turbo?

[stevek]

Hello,

I am a new owner of a 1985 LeBaron FI Turbo convertible. It runs terrible so I'm starting some repair projects and just recent I pulled the throttle body to clean it out, check the AIS motor, replace seals, etc. I ordered the "Throttle Body Repair Kit from my local autozone and the kit is clearly for a different throttle body. I've tried O'Reilly auto parts as well as RockAuto - they all show the same kit photo. Here is a photo of the gasket next to my actual throttle body:


Here is another photo showing the assembled TB


I'm now wondering if someone swapped the engine on this thing and I have an engine from some other year?
I'm hoping that someone here can help me with:

• Is that a picture of the throttle body from a 1985 2.2L FI Turbo?
• Is the gasket mismatch a known problem and do you know of a source for the correct gasket set?
• Is there a VIN on the engine block and if so, where? (so I can confirm the engine and vehicle match)

I'm in a pinch with this thing taken apart, the weekend ending and no gasket kit to finish the rebuild.

Thanks,
Steve

[marty mopar]

have it

www.arizonaparts.com

[stevek]

Thanks Marty.
I received your email and have a small wish list of parts that I'll hopefully order soon. I'm finding more and more things that I need and want to consolidate on shipping.

I'd still be interested in the answers to my questions in the original post.
I needed to get past this issue so I bought some 1/16" gray gasket material and carefully fabricated a new gasket. Time consuming, but at least it enabled me to get the car back together so I can get to work tomorrow!

[K-CAR_WAGON]

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[stevek]

Excellent sleuth work That is indeed the same TB as mine.
BTW, here it is all cleaned up. I drove it to work and runs MUCH better, more stable when I left off the accelerator.