Hey Ryan
I can't speak to most of your questions, but I just installed a vacuum gauge in my 90 Westy and I got my vacuum T-fitting from McMaster Carr. Good quality and very cheap. 
Mike M

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On Oct 12, 2014, at 9:36 AM, Ryan Perry <rjdperry@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> So I am tackling the job of pulling the TB, Plenum and Runners today to
> for diagnostics, maintenance and vanity (respectively) and had a few
> questions or looking for suggestions on an '84
> 
> *I know this is long, and a lot of questions...so don't feel like you need
> to answer all or any, great direct advice from this brain trust so share
> what you like or experience :)*
> 
> 
>   1. *After getting the runners, plenum, TB and s-boot off I can see this
>   being a pain to get back on*. I have heard Left to Right. Start with
>   Plenum, etc, etc...seems all over the place. Any suggestions or favorite
>   links?
>   2. *There are plastic pads (gaskets) at the bottom of the air runners,
>   are these reusable?*
>   3. *I would like to clean the top of the engine while I have everything
>   off.* How do you guys cover the holes there while you are cleaning? I am
>   thinking some degreaser and a wire brush but scared of getting crud in the
>   holes (don't know the formal name?) Suggestions on covering so they are
>   watertight?
>   4. *I want to paint plenum and runners*. Any suggestions on paint or
>   process?
>   5. *TB is out and want RnR..any best practices there?* it seems to be
>   fairly air tight (no gaping holes I can see) Think I can spray the inside
>   down with PB or something? Want to do the Plenum and Runners as well.
>   6. * Looking for a vacuum line plastic "T" that comes off the right side
>   of the plenum.* It has a large connector and a small connector. Broke
>   mine redoing the vacuum lines a couple weeks ago. Its kluged together but
>   can't hold for long and I can't seem to find it online. Any one know if
>   this part is available and where?
>   7. *What do you guys use for clamps on the intake runner connectors? *The
>   ones on my van are crimped but not sure if that is still the best way to
>   go, they didn't come with my replacements from online vendor. They are the
>   stock replacement...sort of meshed cloth.
> 
> Thanks as always for your collective wisdom!
> 
> Ryan Perry
> Asheville, NC
> Artie McPartie '84