PP Upper Plenum Missing a Fitting Spot
#1
PP Upper Plenum Missing a Fitting Spot
I picked up a Professional Products Upper Plenum and it is missing the hole for the vacuum line in the picture below so now my car throws a code P01443. I think the line is for my evap purge valve, but I don't know what that does either. Should I be concerned and see if I can get a new plenum?
Do you need this vacuum line or can I just cap it off?
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Do you need this vacuum line or can I just cap it off?
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Last edited by JRad405; 02-16-2011 at 08:07 AM.
#2
I just had to erase my post after re-reading your post, I thought you were missing the fitting, not the threaded hole that the fitting goes into. I would send it back, you'll never pass smog inspection without it (I hear NJ is just as strict as CA). I bought the same plenum a few years ago and didn't have that problem.
Last edited by Z28KLR; 02-16-2011 at 01:45 PM.
#3
^That's what I thought, that I didn't get something that was normal. And yes NJ is strict with emissions, not as bad as Cali. You just need to not throw any codes.
I'm thinking I might just tap it. The hole is right there, but it just isn't drilled through. So drill the rest of the hole and tap it and I should be good.
However, does anyone know if I could just T-Fit the hose onto the PCV hose leading into the plenum? It would make it a lot easier than tapping.
I'm thinking I might just tap it. The hole is right there, but it just isn't drilled through. So drill the rest of the hole and tap it and I should be good.
However, does anyone know if I could just T-Fit the hose onto the PCV hose leading into the plenum? It would make it a lot easier than tapping.
#4
Do it properly--either drill it out and tap it (and send whomever you bought it from a bill), or send it back.
Did it come with the hose barb? Sounds like they sent you a plenum for some other 4.6L model...
Did it come with the hose barb? Sounds like they sent you a plenum for some other 4.6L model...
#5
It didn't even have a fitting that would fit the vacuum line. The bizarre part is the part number outside the box is the one listed for a 4.6 2v Mustang. Maybe I just got the bizarre defect. The one with no hole and no hose barb to fit in either. I also got an extra one in the box.
I haven't decided if I should drill and tap it. The plenum has some strange area that is partially drilled so the problem that I'm thinking is if I drill and tap the metal is going to get too weak in the area and break since it protrudes out of the plenum.
I haven't decided if I should drill and tap it. The plenum has some strange area that is partially drilled so the problem that I'm thinking is if I drill and tap the metal is going to get too weak in the area and break since it protrudes out of the plenum.
#6
It is common when casting parts to cast partial bores in bosses and the like--it saves metal and eases the machining effort. The rear threaded hole is smaller than the front, so the boss should be large enough.
You should have received two barbs for the front lower drivers side, of differing hose sizes to match the hose on your car; and two of the same size for the port near the TB and the rear.
This is a Trick-Flow kit, the Pro-Products is the same thing:
Here are the two front, lower barbs:
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edit: I just looked at Pro-Products' online catalog, here's their photo of the kit:
You should have received two barbs for the front lower drivers side, of differing hose sizes to match the hose on your car; and two of the same size for the port near the TB and the rear.
This is a Trick-Flow kit, the Pro-Products is the same thing:
Here are the two front, lower barbs:
------------------------------------------------------------
edit: I just looked at Pro-Products' online catalog, here's their photo of the kit:
Last edited by cliffyk; 02-17-2011 at 03:03 AM.
#7
110% FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt)...
I have installed, or assisted in installing, a half-dozen or more PP setups with no issues of any kind--other than the throttle cable barrel end being a tight fit in the bell crank--which BTW was also the case with the single Accufab TB I helped install...
The intake tube is a very tight fit on any TB larger than 70mm, are you certain the return spring was installed properly?
I have installed, or assisted in installing, a half-dozen or more PP setups with no issues of any kind--other than the throttle cable barrel end being a tight fit in the bell crank--which BTW was also the case with the single Accufab TB I helped install...
The intake tube is a very tight fit on any TB larger than 70mm, are you certain the return spring was installed properly?
#8
I'm not too surprised though.
When I helped install my friends Professional Products plenum
and 70mm throttle body his intake tube didn't fit correctly and
the Professional Products throttle body was sticking open.
You definitley get what you pay for most of the time.
When I helped install my friends Professional Products plenum
and 70mm throttle body his intake tube didn't fit correctly and
the Professional Products throttle body was sticking open.
You definitley get what you pay for most of the time.
Most aftermarket parts I expect to have a small defect and have to modify them a little to fit my car. There are those things that you just don't want to deal with.
Last edited by JRad405; 02-17-2011 at 07:22 AM.
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