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07-07-2011, 05:40 PM #1
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Red- 2000 Pontiac Firehawk
Vacuum leak
Just wondering what you guys think is the best way to check for a vacuum leak?
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07-07-2011, 06:48 PM #2
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Phantom Black Metallic- 2004 GTO M6
I have been told to spray some soapy water on the intake manifold and hoses to see if the suds bubble at the source of the leak. I have also been told that brakleen is also helpful as it will cause the idle to surge at the source of the leak.
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07-08-2011, 04:18 AM #3
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07-09-2011, 08:15 AM #4
Unlit propane torch.
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07-16-2011, 10:05 PM #5
To find the leak spraying soapy water is the best way.
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07-17-2011, 07:10 AM #6
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Phantom Black Metallic- 2004 GTO M6
Any updates OP?
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07-17-2011, 09:39 AM #7
check the back of your pcv line where it bends to go into the intake.....most common place to develope a vacuum leak on these cars.
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