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Date:         Mon, 9 Apr 2012 21:39:35 -0400
Reply-To:     "Chris S." <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "Chris S." <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Never brag (and please help get my van started...)
Comments: To: Pat <psdooley@VERIZON.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <0M2800H38H9D9HA0@vms173003.mailsrvcs.net>
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6000 miles only? Whoa, maybe it's time for an Italian tune up?

You can check for unmetered air with starting fluid. Spray it on various intake/vacuum junctions between throttle body and intake and listen for a change in idle. Just be careful and don't explode.

Chris.

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Dnia Apr 9, 2012 o godz. 18:32 Pat <psdooley@VERIZON.NET> napisał(a):

> For air leaks- most professionals use a smoke machine. > This device pumps smokey air into the intake with the engine off. > The smoke will come out of any leaky area. > Since you probably don't have a smoke machine, I saw a video on youtube of a > mechanic using a cigar for smoke. Just remove a vacuum line and blow it in > the intake tract. > I can't vouch for the effectiveness of this approach but it might be > interesting to try. > If your problem is a leak, hopefully you'll find it before turning green:)

> > > For example, how would I verify "unmetered air"? I'd assume a vacuum gauge

> or tester of some sort? But I've never done it. > > On Apr 9, 2012, at 6:18 AM, "Chris S." <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote: > >> I world look at regular maintenance items first like rotor cap and button, > spark plugs and maybe wires. After two years of great running it is time to > replace at least the first two items I listed. > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 2012.0.2126 / Virus Database: 2411/4923 - Release Date: 04/08/12


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