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Intake Elbow Adapter/Outlet Tube Connection

For leaks at intake elbow adapter to outlet tube joint, do the following steps below.

  1. Slightly loosen nut retaining outlet tube to alternator-power steering pump bracket.
  2. Loosen bolt retaining outlet tube to cylinder block support bracket bottom.
  3. Tighten nuts at intake elbow adapter to 15-22 ft.lbs. (20-30 N.m).
  4. Tighten nut at alternator-power steering pump bracket to 30-40 ft.lbs. (40-55 N.m).
  5. Tighten bolt retaining outlet tube to cylinder block support bracket to 30-40 ft.lbs. (40-55 N.m).
  6. Recheck all joints with propane.