Mini-Sealing Procedure
Intercooler Tube ConnectionsFor leaks at joint between intercooler and inlet or outlet tube:
- Slightly loosen nut retaining inlet tube to alternator-power steering pump bracket.
- Tighten nuts at intercooler flanges to 20-3O Nm (15-22 ft lb).
- Tighten nut at alternator-power steering pump bracket to 40-55 Nm (3O-40 ft lb).
- Recheck all joints with propane.
Supercharger Outlet Adapter/Tube Connection
For leak(s) at supercharger outlet adapter collar and inlet tube joint:
- Slightly loosen nut retaining inlet tube to alternator-power steering pump bracket.
- Tighten collar to 200 Nm (148 ft lb).
- Wait 10 minutes minimum and retighten collar to 200 Nm (148 ft lb).
NOTE: When compressed, the sealant tape flows and forms to the sealing surface. If the "collar" is not retorqued, the torque of the "collar" will drop causing a leak at this joint.
- Tighten nut at alternator-power steering pump bracket to 40-55 Nm (30-40 ft lb).
- Recheck all joints with propane.
Intake Elbow Adapter/Outlet Tube Connection
For leak(s) at intake elbow adapter to outlet tube joint:
- Slightly loosen nut retaining outlet tube to alternator-power steering pump bracket.
- Loosen bolt retaining outlet tube to cylinder block support bracket bottom.
- Tighten nuts at intake elbow adapter to 20-30 Nm (15-22 ft lb).
- Tighten nut at alternator/power steering pump bracket to 40-55 Nm (30-40 ft lb).
- Tighten bolt retaining outlet tube to cylinder block support bracket to 40-55 Nm (30-40 ft lb).
- Recheck all joints with propane.