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2001 Ford Windstar Repair Question


Topics covered: Gas, Spark, Spark plugs.
Mileage: 150,000 miles.

Asked on January 24, 2012

How to put the plenum back

I was changing the spark plugs and i removed the plenum i think a black plastic top cover, i forgot how the bolts went so i just put them on, but now the my van idles rough i was wondering if the bolts needed to be torque and had to go in order, thanks

Avatar Asked by victor65

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Replied on January 24, 2012

did you fit a new gasket, check for vacuum leaks, torquing the bolts in sequence is not super critical, just do then evenly.

Tiny Answered by mhpautos (expert)
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Replied on January 24, 2012

You pulled the intake manifold just to change the spark plugs? Did you replace the gasket? 89 foot-pounds. Start on the inside and move to the outside.

Tiny Answered by rivermikerat (expert)
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Replied on January 24, 2012

There is a vacuum line that attaches right at the rear of the plenum that you may have missed.

Tiny Answered by Wrenchtech (expert)
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