Date: Sun, 12 Oct 2014 12:36:03 -0400
Reply-To: Ryan Perry <rjdperry@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Ryan Perry <rjdperry@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Throttle Body, Plenum and Intake Runners - Looking for Advice
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So I am tackling the job of pulling the TB, Plenum and Runners today to
for diagnostics, maintenance and vanity (respectively) and had a few
questions or looking for suggestions on an '84
*I know this is long, and a lot of questions...so don't feel like you need
to answer all or any, great direct advice from this brain trust so share
what you like or experience :)*
1. *After getting the runners, plenum, TB and s-boot off I can see this
being a pain to get back on*. I have heard Left to Right. Start with
Plenum, etc, etc...seems all over the place. Any suggestions or favorite
links?
2. *There are plastic pads (gaskets) at the bottom of the air runners,
are these reusable?*
3. *I would like to clean the top of the engine while I have everything
off.* How do you guys cover the holes there while you are cleaning? I am
thinking some degreaser and a wire brush but scared of getting crud in the
holes (don't know the formal name?) Suggestions on covering so they are
watertight?
4. *I want to paint plenum and runners*. Any suggestions on paint or
process?
5. *TB is out and want RnR..any best practices there?* it seems to be
fairly air tight (no gaping holes I can see) Think I can spray the inside
down with PB or something? Want to do the Plenum and Runners as well.
6. * Looking for a vacuum line plastic "T" that comes off the right side
of the plenum.* It has a large connector and a small connector. Broke
mine redoing the vacuum lines a couple weeks ago. Its kluged together but
can't hold for long and I can't seem to find it online. Any one know if
this part is available and where?
7. *What do you guys use for clamps on the intake runner connectors? *The
ones on my van are crimped but not sure if that is still the best way to
go, they didn't come with my replacements from online vendor. They are the
stock replacement...sort of meshed cloth.
Thanks as always for your collective wisdom!
Ryan Perry
Asheville, NC
Artie McPartie '84
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