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Old Jun 5, 2003 | 03:02 PM
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Default Where are the Check Vavles?

A couple of other threads say if you have a leak in the gaskets for the AIR system then it will burn up the check vavles. On the passenger side there wasn't even a gasket. Just black sut. I haven't checked the other side yet.

I put a gasket in, but I'm still getting slight pinging at 4000 and up. It's a little better then it was though.

Where are these check valves at? Are there 2? And do you think it will help the pinging at WOT.

P.S. I still have CATs so I'm not going to ditch the AIR System!
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Old Jun 5, 2003 | 04:20 PM
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Damn... I guess this is a stupid question...
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Old Jun 5, 2003 | 04:54 PM
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This will help explain...
http://riptide63.homestead.com/restrictor.html
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Old Jun 6, 2003 | 10:06 AM
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Yeh, that's the page I got the part numbers from. I guess when I go in to the dealership to order them I'll ask them and peek at the screen.
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Old Jun 6, 2003 | 05:13 PM
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Default Re: Where are the Check Vavles?

I'm still confused. Where exactly are the check valves located? And how do you install them?
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Old Jun 7, 2003 | 12:09 AM
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Check valve is very easy to find. Start at the manifold where the AIR tube connects. Follow the AIR tube up and towards the firewall. About halfway, there will be a black/dark grey cone looking thing that is maybe about 2.5"-3.5" diameter at the largest part. This is the check valve assembly. To replace it, simply get a screw driver and pry open the clamp in back of the check valve that connects to the rubber tube coming from the firewall. For the front, I think you just get some pliers or a wrench and un bolt it. Very easy to access and remove. Good luck
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Old Jun 9, 2003 | 10:51 AM
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Thanks for the help man...
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