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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 05:50 PM
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right ive just fitted a 4x4 inlet plenum fuel rail and pressure reg to my 2wd saff but used the 2wd throttle body etc (dont know if different)

The car runs fine but has got what seems like an air leak now, sort of like a loud whistle it goes away when you rev the car.

i even removed the full thing and put more new gaskets on but still the same

can anybody shed any light please
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Dicko&Sarah
right ive just fitted a 4x4 inlet plenum fuel rail and pressure reg to my 2wd saff but used the 2wd throttle body etc (dont know if different)

The car runs fine but has got what seems like an air leak now, sort of like a loud whistle it goes away when you rev the car.

i even removed the full thing and put more new gaskets on but still the same

can anybody shed any light please
You want to do a pressure test next me thinks.

Pump the hoses with air (compressor and bung in the inlet pipe) Spray soapy water everywhere round the plenum - look for bubbles. Fix leak, Bob's your uncle.

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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 07:39 PM
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why did you change the plenum mate?
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by rapidcossie
why did you change the plenum mate?
was told a 4x4 one is better than a 2wd :cool can flow more air etc
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 07:49 PM
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favorite is the two bolts through the throttle cable bracket leak air
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by JTECHSAFF
favorite is the two bolts through the throttle cable bracket leak air
cheers ill have a look
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 10:29 PM
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anyone else?
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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 07:17 AM
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Get yourself a can of WD40, spray all around the joints, when the stuff gets sucked in it will give white smoke, and increase idle a little, just a lot easier.
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