Date: Sun, 12 Oct 2014 12:08:48 -0700
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From: Michael Magnani <mfmagnani@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
Subject: Re: Throttle Body, Plenum and Intake Runners - Looking for Advice
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Hey Ryan
I can't speak to most of your questions, but I just installed a vacuum gauge in my 90 Westy and I got my vacuum T-fitting from McMaster Carr. Good quality and very cheap.
Mike M
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On Oct 12, 2014, at 9:36 AM, Ryan Perry <rjdperry@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 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
