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Title: Part Required
Post by: a91_formula on January 16, 2007, 07:34:11 pm

I'm after the rubber bellows that sits between the throttle body and the air intake pipe for my 91 Formula 305 V8.

Thanks

Title: Part Required
Post by: 55starchief on January 16, 2007, 07:42:19 pm

Try geoff at astoria, he's the official GM parts supplier in the UK

Astoria Motor Company Ltd

www.astoria-motor.co.uk    

Gladstone House
11, Station Road
Cogenhoe
Northampton
NN7 1LT
Tel: 01604 899493
chevytrucks@astoria-motor.co.uk

Title: Part Required
Post by: a91_formula on January 16, 2007, 07:51:28 pm

Cheers m8.  I'll give em a go.  I just wanted to try the "has anyone got a spare one in the garage" route first (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rolleyes.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rolleyes.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/lol.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/lol.gif)

Title: Part Required
Post by: Roadkill on January 17, 2007, 09:55:13 am

Could try ebay . . there's been a few breakers on there reently . . . I'm guessing the Firebirds one is the same as the Camaro ?

Title: Part Required
Post by: a91_formula on January 17, 2007, 04:29:35 pm

Well, what can I say.  I spoke to Geoff at Astoria - what a lovely bloke.  Very helpful indeed - went out of his way to help.

Unfortunatley though the part I require is coming back as discontinued and can't find alternative aftermarket parts. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/sad.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/sad.gif)

So beware don't damage your rubber bellows (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/shame.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/shame.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/shame.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/devil.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/sofa.gif)

Good thing though - he's manage to source me a second hand one (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif).

Definitely recommend this guy, he was brilliant and will definitely be using him again in the not too distant future.  - I see an order for transmission filters/oil etc etc etc on the books (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rolleyes.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rolleyes.gif)

Thanks Graeme for pointing me in his direction (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)

Title: Part Required
Post by: 55starchief on January 17, 2007, 04:32:44 pm

Quoting: a91_formula

Thanks Graeme for pointing me in his direction

no probs, i have know geoff for over 10 years of which 6 he worked for my father. It his fault i have my 55 starchief and he really does know his stuff on american cars also a little fact not many people know is he knows his english cars and has written books on comma comercials.