Date:         Fri, 30 Jun 2017 19:43:42 -0400
Reply-To:     David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
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From:         David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Re: Leaking plenum hose
Comments: To: B Feddish <uprightbassghost@hotmail.com>
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24.22 14 lb ft.  Says always replace gaskets.

Yrs,
d

On Fri, Jun 30, 2017 at 7:39 PM, B Feddish <uprightbassghost@hotmail.com>
wrote:

> I took of the hoses on the left side and they seemed fine so I put them
> back on and put clamps on. They did not have clamps. I re-did the 2 other
> vacuum hoses next to them too.
>
> Does anyone know the torque to the bolts for the manifold to head?
>
> There’s no leaks now but the van it still not “right”.
>
> Thanks,
> Bryan
>
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>
> From: Neil N<mailto:musomuso@gmail.com>
> Sent: Friday, June 30, 2017 7:06 PM
> To: B Feddish<mailto:UprightBassGhost@hotmail.com>
> Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com<mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
> Subject: Re: Leaking plenum hose
>
> Split length of fuel rated hose, cut a 45º edge at each end of split,
> black RTV at the 45º overlap? Or is there too much risk of excess RTV
> getting sucked into intake?
>
> Too bad one couldn't remove the plenum and do the job that way. I
> doubt even silicone hose would allow enough leeway to do the job that
> way.
>
> If all 4 intake runner hoses are the same age, others will follow.
>
>
>
> Neil.
>
> On 6/30/17, B Feddish <UprightBassGhost@hotmail.com> wrote:
> > I was doing my before trip inspection and It turns out I have a leaking
> > plenum hose. Its one of the 4 braided hose that connects to the sides of
> the
> > plenum. Is there an easy way to replace these?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Bryan
> >
> >
> > Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for
> Windows
> > 10
> >
>
>
> --
> Neil n
>
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