Throttle Damper

[GTD.]

I have 2 SB engined 1.6 GTD's, on both the throttle damper just squelches and slides in and out with little resistance.
I found two little brand new gas lifter struts the same size that fit at work, its like a tiny boot lifter strut.

Whats it for, do I need it? and is it ok to use gas struts instead of oil? ones

Damper is part 11 in diagram

[Wayland]

You don't need it. AFAIK, it's something to do with the pollution control system, and won't affest the way your car runs.

[Vincent Waldon]

2X... not needed....one of the first things I pitch when I'm tidying up the engine compartment. 

Come to think of it... I don't think I've ever seen one that offers any real resistance to closing.