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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 07:52 AM
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Noob question - where do YOU install your vacuum gauge?

Hey guys, i'm wondering where on your intake manifold do you install the T for a vacuum gauge. I have it installed in a hose coming from the top of the intake manifold. The reason I ask this question, is because my vacuum's reading low. It's only at 10 In-HG. I'm wondering if I need a new line or T to install.

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-Freddy
Old Dec 13, 2005 | 08:06 AM
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There should be two vacuum nipples right behind the throttle body on the intake manifold. I'd put the T there.
Old Dec 13, 2005 | 08:22 AM
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is one of the nipples right at the top behind the throttle body?
Old Dec 13, 2005 | 08:23 AM
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it can read down to -15 to -20 at idle, so if your seeing -10 theres a vacuum leak first of all. i use the vacuum from the fuel pressure regulator you can t off from there.
Old Dec 13, 2005 | 08:30 AM
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i'm running mine from the pcv valve, maybe it needs a bit of cleaning.
Old Dec 13, 2005 | 09:07 AM
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ok, i just relocated it to the vacuum line on my fpr, and it's reading at -20.

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