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| how do i check the vacuum system for leaks? | |
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| tpv01 | Sun Jul 26, 2009 11:28 am Post #1 |
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I have seen posts where it suggests checking for leaking in the vacuum system for many different problems. i havent got any problems but just want to check the system for leaks incase I have got a problem i didnt know about! Is there a sensible, easy and methodical way of checking over the vacuum system in the engine bay? where does it start for example? |
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| balamb37 | Sun Jul 26, 2009 12:59 pm Post #2 |
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Hi, It is advisable to check out all the vacuum hoses first before starting to spend money changing parts etc. Check both ends in case they have come off. Then check both ends to see if there is any splitting around were it comes off the little pipe, as normally this is the first place it will split. Next with thumb and forefinger squeezing along the length of the hoses check for signs of splitting and pourousness. And all that with every hose you can find and there is quite a lot of them. It's all common sence really but go about it in a methodical way so you don't misss any. Hope that helps you, Barrie. |
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| kentronix | Sun Jul 26, 2009 2:45 pm Post #3 |
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You can also spray WD40 around suspicious areas, if the idle changes its sucking in the wd40 so there must be a leak. Some people use a water mist but I have never really liked the idea. |
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