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Whats the Best Way to Ceck for Vaccum Leaks?

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Old 08-09-05, 03:20 PM
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Question Whats the Best Way to Ceck for Vaccum Leaks?
I think I have some vaccum leaks and I was wondering what the best way to check for them was.
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Old 08-09-05, 03:25 PM
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spray carb cleaner around your engine bay....when you hear your idle smooth out...the vac leak is in that area.
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hasnt this subject been discussed many times b4?

try searching?
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Vacuum tester / brake bleeding:

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...91590&R=391590

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thanks, any other ways?
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probubly... but the carb cleaner is by far the easiest and cheapest!
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I use Starter Fluid. Others use Propane gas. Others water, carb cleaner etc.

NOTHING will blow up if you use Starter Fluid while idling. Works everytime. Can't miss.
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Just dont use WD-40, ive heard it can do bad things to the engine
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any positives on seafoam?
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