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YOUR RESEARCHRear intake distributor installation help needed

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Replace air check valve and sai valve

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I just replaced the Air Check Valve and SAI Valve, but I'm struggling getting the rear intake distributor back on.

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Run badly and throw a code

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It slides right in but if you forget it it will make the engine run badly and throw a code.

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Rear intake distributor installation help needed

Tighten clamps

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Final steps, the plenum has to be aligned perfectly in the rubber pieces otherwise you end up with an air leak; before final tightening of the clamps you want to snug them up, install the TB so it is aligned to the TB bracket, then finally tighten the clamps.

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Rear intake distributor installation help needed

Tighten of the clamps you want

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Final steps, the plenum has to be aligned perfectly in the rubber pieces otherwise you end up with an air leak; before final tightening of the clamps you want to snug them up, install the TB so it is aligned to the TB bracket, then finally tighten the clamps.

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Rear intake distributor installation help needed

Use some silicone spray

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Helps if you use some silicone spray to get everything slippery.

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Replace air check valve and sai valve

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster

I just replaced the Air Check Valve and SAI Valve, but I'm struggling getting the rear intake distributor back on.

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Rear intake distributor installation help needed

Run badly and throw a code

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It slides right in but if you forget it it will make the engine run badly and throw a code.

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Rear intake distributor installation help needed

Tighten clamps

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Suggestion

Final steps, the plenum has to be aligned perfectly in the rubber pieces otherwise you end up with an air leak; before final tightening of the clamps you want to snug them up, install the TB so it is aligned to the TB bracket, then finally tighten the clamps.

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Rear intake distributor installation help needed

Tighten of the clamps you want

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Suggestion

Final steps, the plenum has to be aligned perfectly in the rubber pieces otherwise you end up with an air leak; before final tightening of the clamps you want to snug them up, install the TB so it is aligned to the TB bracket, then finally tighten the clamps.

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Rear intake distributor installation help needed

Use some silicone spray

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Helps if you use some silicone spray to get everything slippery.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Hi, I have a '99 C4 6 speed with 96k miles. I just replaced the Air Check Valve and SAI Valve, but I'm struggling getting the rear intake distributor back on. Anyone have any helpful hints? Thanks, Mike

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I've done this several times. It is tricky. Put the clamps on the rubber pieces, I found it easiest to start with the left side. With the rubber pieces on the plenum, you have to slide it all the way over to the left and then try to work the right side on. Don't tighten any clamps until you have the plenum in and can work the rubber pieces in there. It is difficult and you have to do some pushing. Helps if you use some silicone spray to get everything slippery. Final steps, the plenum has to be aligned perfectly in the rubber pieces otherwise you end up with an air leak; before final tightening of the clamps you want to snug them up, install the TB so it is aligned to the TB bracket, then finally tighten the clamps. Remember also there is a plastic vacuum line that attaches to the rubber piece behind the left side. It slides right in but if you forget it it will make the engine run badly and throw a code. Good luck!

POST 3 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I'll give that a try - Thank you!

POST 4 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I followed your directions, got the tube in - thank you very much!

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