Mini-Sealing Procedure
Intercooler Tube ConnectionsFor leaks at joint between intercooler and inlet or outlet tube:
1. Slightly loosen nut retaining inlet tube to alternator-power steering pump bracket.
2. Tighten nuts at intercooler flanges to 15-22 lb. ft. (20-30 N-m).
3. Tighten nut at alternator-power steering pump bracket to 30-40 lb. ft. (40-55 N-m).
4. Recheck all joints with propane.
Supercharger Outlet Adapter/Tube Connection
For leak(s) at supercharger outlet adapter collar and the inlet tube joint:
1. Slightly loosen nut retaining inlet tube to alternator-power steering pump bracket.
2. Tighten collar to 148 lb. ft. (200 N-m).
3. Wait 10 minutes minimum and retighten collar to 148 lb. ft. (200 N-m).
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.
4. Tighten nut at alternator-power steering pump bracket to 30-40 lb.ft. (40-55 N-m).
5. Recheck all joints with propane.
Intake Elbow Adapter/Outlet Tube Connection
For leak(s) at intake elbow adapter to outlet tube joint:
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 lb. ft. (20-30 N-m).
4. Tighten nut at alternator-power steering pump bracket to 30-40 lb. ft. (40-55 N-m).
5. Tighten bolt retaining outlet tube to cylinder block support bracket to 30-40 lb. ft. (40-55 N-m).
6. Recheck all joints with propane.