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Old 09-01-2011, 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by funola View Post
I used to hear the air cleaner vibrate (metal to metal) when I start and shut the engine off. I replaced the 3 rubber mounts with new ones and it did the same thing! This post just made me realize that I do not have the air cleaner vibration anymore! The reason must be that my engine is running better than ever. It starts and shuts off instantly and is smooth without shakes. I still have the old damper bolt (not gold). I have slowly gotten the engine to run better and better with the following items done over a period of a year or so: Getting rid of air in the fuel system (no bubbles- even the smallest ones), adjusted internal IP base pressure to 25 pi with my adjustable fuel pressure relief valve, timely valve adjustments, and Italian tune ups.
Something commonly overlooked...

Those little heat shields need to be on those buffers or they will fail quickly.

A lot of cars have them missing because a PO figured they weren't needed.

If you don't have any....you need to get some.
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