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Old Jun 18, 2004 | 02:49 PM
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Finding vacuum leaks

anyone got any tips on finding em for a max?
Old Jun 18, 2004 | 03:00 PM
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get some brake cleaner , start the engine let it idle
than spray the cleaner around intake mainfold gasket and around suspected cracks in vaccum hoses. Look and listen for RPM increase - go easy on the spray though .....
I'm pretty sure you will find your problem area with this method.

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Old Jun 18, 2004 | 03:04 PM
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alright, ill try that now, thanks a lot
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