Plenum-pop, tea tray, and Costa Mesa

["Barrett, Jim" <JiBarrett@domain.elided>]

Greetings Digestibles, from southern California!
Yesterday, while starting our GTV6, the not-usual driver managed to "pop the
plenum" for the usual reason (giving it pedal while cranking); for those not
as fortunate to enjoy such events, essentially, the engine back-fired
through the induction circuit, and the plenum moved upward and away from the
intake-connecting rubber hoses. Fortunately, it is easy to fix (AMHIK); what
was interesting to note, was the subtle impression made by the plenum to the
hood insulation exactly underneath the "tea tray". In previous discussions
on this august forum (there's one of those Latin words!), we had agreed that
the "tea tray" was there solely for decoration. Perhaps, as been speculated
previously, it is there to absorb such energy?
And, all those Alfisti coming to the AROC convention next month will be able
to view this amazing testament to the genius of Alfa engineering (and a
slight starting mishap!). 

Jim Barrett
Huntington Beach (Home of the official AROC Beach BBQ 7/5/02), CA USA
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