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Old Jan 1, 2006 | 06:28 PM
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strange idle. need help

My idle has been fine for the past 5 months then about 2 weeks ago it didnt idle at all. I tried to look for a vac leak somewhere, but found nothing. Then it started to idle again, but very roughly. Now it is back to not idling. It will die unless i ref it up to 2 grand. Any ideas.
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Old Jan 1, 2006 | 06:42 PM
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Bump... Anyone.
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Old Jan 1, 2006 | 06:45 PM
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Very large vac leak. Blown apex seals, Fould ignition.
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Old Jan 1, 2006 | 06:46 PM
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Do you really think its a blown seal?
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Old Jan 1, 2006 | 06:49 PM
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Do a compression check.
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Old Jan 1, 2006 | 06:51 PM
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ok, what should i see on the front and back?
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Old Jan 1, 2006 | 07:31 PM
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Pull the plugs & listen for regular "chuff" sounds as you turn the engine over. If you have a blown apex seal, you'll get a missing "chuff" or two.

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