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Old Mar 3, 2003 | 12:19 AM
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Question Vaccum Leak?

Ok, I think I might have a vaccum leak somewhere...when I start my explorer, whether it is cold or hot outside, I get a slight hissing sound, with all the air conditioning etc. controls off. It's rather quiet when it is just idling in park but if I tap the gas, when it idling down it is alot louder. Now does this sound like a vaccum leak...I was also wondering if this could be a problem with a bad PCV Valve, which I have the new one at home but just haven't replaced yet because it's a pain to get to. Any suggestions? Like if it is more likely a vacuum leak, what is the easiest way to find it?
 
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Old Mar 10, 2003 | 03:49 AM
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Vaccum Leak?

The easiest way to find it is to buy a can of starter fluid and listien for the sound get near the general area and then spray the fluid untill the motor reves up when it does you have found your leak.
 
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