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Old 01-09-2009, 02:13 PM
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Hey guys what is this:


And should this be unplugged? I think it is a vacuum leak.



Thanks so much!
 
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And would it keep my truck from starting?
 
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It might not keep it from starting , but you have a vacuum leak none the less.

That is a check valve, find the plastic hose that connects to it. Can't be too far away. Or it connects to the "t" in your second pic.
 
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Man that is way back there, huh? Crap. Thanks! What does a check valve do?
 
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That check valve is broke, and missing the nipple and short piece of rubber hose that connects it to the tee in your second pic.
 
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Ha that is too funny that they are connected! But they are in opposite sides of the engine,
 
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This will give you an idea of how it should look. I don't have a green hose or a tee on the line towards the rear because I don't have cruise control, which is where I think the green one connects to.


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Here is a pic of the area in your pic, notice the white or gray tube in the background, mine is different because I have no cruise. Does your cruise work?
 
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And BTW, on your front radiator support there should be a schematic for the vacuum lines.
 
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Originally Posted by zman17
Here is a pic of the area in your pic, notice the white or gray tube in the background, mine is different because I have no cruise. Does your cruise work?
I have no idea. I haven't even driven the truck yet. Bought it sight unseen practically,

Thanks for the pic!!!!
 
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