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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 09:18 AM
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Default How to check vaccum on cruise control?

An auto parts service man listened for a hissing sound and found none. Is there a better way on a '94 6 cylinder model. Thanks.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 12:20 AM
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Trick I use for checking for vac leaks is to get a can of carb/tb spray cleaner and spray the suspected vac hose, if the engine starts to run rough it's sucking in the cleaner. I have also done the same thing with a unlit propane torch, if the idle picks up, you found it.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 12:56 AM
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Originally Posted by stesul411
Trick I use for checking for vac leaks is to get a can of carb/tb spray cleaner and spray the suspected vac hose, if the engine starts to run rough it's sucking in the cleaner. I have also done the same thing with a unlit propane torch, if the idle picks up, you found it.
thats a cool trick! i woulda never thought of it. im gunna use that to find leaks from now on.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 02:14 AM
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Ya it works good on the intake manifold to check to leaks.
 
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