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03·04A·3
Fuel Charging and Controls-3.8L
03·04A·3
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)
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a sealant applied to the downstream side of the
throttle plate and bore to reduce plate-to-bore
leakage.
NOTE: Cleaning may remove sealant. Do not clean.
Intake Manifold
The intake manifolds (9424):
IDLE AIR CONTROL
VALVE 9F715
V101 19-A
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consist of the upper intake manifold and the lower
intake manifold.
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runner lengths are tuned to optimize engine torque
and power output.
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provide mounting flanges for the throttle body
(9E926), fuel injection supply manifold (9F792) and
accelerator cable bracket (9723) and the EGR
valve (EGR valve)(9D475).
Fuel Charging System
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vacuum taps are provided to support various engine
accessories.
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pockets for the fuel injectors are machined into
the
cylinder heads (6049) to prevent both air and fuel
leakage.
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