How to put the plenum back

Tiny
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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
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Tuesday, January 24th, 2012 AT 7:47 AM

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Tiny
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Did you fit a new gasket, check for vacuum leaks, torquing the bolts in sequence is not super critical, just do then evenly.
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Tuesday, January 24th, 2012 AT 8:35 AM
Tiny
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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.
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Tuesday, January 24th, 2012 AT 8:38 AM
Tiny
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There is a vacuum line that attaches right at the rear of the plenum that you may have missed.
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Tuesday, January 24th, 2012 AT 11:00 AM

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