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Originally Posted by IndeedSS1
Mine doesn't whistle and I use the cross pattern in several stages. You are right about the actual torque and it is only about 7 ft lbs. I don't use a tq wrench but I do use a 1/4 in drive with about a 6 inch extension and go to snug while only using leverage from holding the ratcheting mechanism to turn and not the handle.
The thing about the wedge, or at least mine, is if I lay it against the back of the throttle body, it bows out in the center and has a gap. The gap closes when tightened down, but that has me wondering if that is where the leak may be coming from if/when the bolts loosen slightly.  |
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Originally Posted by IndeedSS1
Next time, because I know there will be a next time  , you have the TB off check to see if your wedge lays flat against the back of the TB. |
I have also noticed the bowing as you mentioned. I don't think the TB is the problem, but the intake manifold itself... Something else I noticed is that not all of my threaded inserts on the manifold are flush with the mounting face, and are sticking out slightly. I tried tapping them back in but they wouldn't budge. I suspect it's always been this way. Definitely bowed though.