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08-13-2007, 04:29 PM

redemption

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vacuum leak

i have a vacuum leak on were the uper itake meets the lower intake and i replaced the gasket a while ago and its still leaking so now im gonna take it off again and replace with a better gasket, any do's or donts i should know about when putting it backon to help make sure it doesnt leak again ? thanks

08-13-2007, 04:49 PM

samseed101

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RE: vacuum leak

How tight are you tightening the bolts? Are you using a torque wrench or just turning the hell out of them as tight as you can get them?

08-13-2007, 04:57 PM

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RE: vacuum leak

no i dont have a torgue wrench just tighting them snug

08-13-2007, 05:19 PM

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RE: vacuum leak

Mine has the same problem butI have a Jegs 1/2" spacer and the gaskets are junk. I just ordered 2 better ones. I did torque mine to 17 Ft/Ib

08-13-2007, 07:54 PM

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RE: vacuum leak

anyone else?

08-13-2007, 07:58 PM

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RE: vacuum leak

Make sure the surfaces are clean, get GOOD gaskets. Tighten from the inside bolts,out. Torque wrench is best, but if not, do not torque them too much.