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Intercooler Tube Connections

For leaks at joint between intercooler and inlet or outlet tube, do the following steps below.

  1. Slightly loosen nut retaining inlet tube to alternator-power steering pump bracket.
  2. Tighten nuts at intercooler flanges to 15-22 ft.lbs. (20-30 N.m).
  3. Tighten nut at alternator-power steering pump bracket to 30-40 ft.lbs. (40-55 N.m).
  4. Recheck all joints with propane.