Re: [DML] vacuum leak?

["DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx>]

Andy,

The answer to your question is "yes". The adapter plate you are describing
is an air seal for the inlet manifold front section.

DMC Joe
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----- Original Message -----
From: <Soma576@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2002 8:06 PM
Subject: [DML] vacuum leak?


> Hey all,
>
> today i was tinkering with my car and i noticed something odd. you know
that
> plate that sits on the W-pipe on the intake manifold? there are two bolts
> that hold it down to the manifold with a paper gasket between them. one
on
> of the bolts there is a wire harness clip holding the engine wiring.
anyway,
> i noticed that i was missing a bolt in it, probably from this winter when
i
> put my new waterpump in. i have some extra hardware around so i put a
bolt
> and washer in it, and started the car. it seems to run a little smoother,
or
> maybe it's just my imagination.
>
> would this plate being loose or missing a bolt cause a vacuum leak? i
don't
> remember what is under the plate from this winter. perhaps this is
another
> place where people should look when they have a rough idle....
>
> Andy
>
> Soma576@xxxx
> 1982 DeLorean DMC-12 VIN#11596
> Fargo, ND 58102