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Old 05-15-2009, 07:38 PM
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So I am getting the car retuned in 2 weeks and going to a SD tune. I removed the plenum and MAF to go to the auto parts store and get a longer pipe/hose to connect the plenum t the TB and found this. The car hasn't had any problems making boost or bleeding off boost, but I'm not happy with this. This is on the bottom side of the plenum.
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Old 05-15-2009, 08:22 PM
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Looks like the clamp was over tightened. If it wasn't leaking, it's probably not a big deal but getting it back together without a leak is going to be the issue.
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Originally Posted by rufretic
Looks like the clamp was over tightened. If it wasn't leaking, it's probably not a big deal but getting it back together without a leak is going to be the issue.
The clamping screw was on the bottom and I use a 5/16 socket on a 1/4" socket wrench to tighten up the clams. I didn't think it was that tight though.

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Well after letting it sit it the sun for a afternoon it still won't flex back to it's original shape. Guess I'll be giving epp a call monday for the metal plenum.




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