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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 06:55 PM
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Loping Engine

I did a basic tune up on my engine today. Replaced plugs, plug wires, distributor cap and rotor. The engine runs fine at RPM but I am noticing a lope when it is idleing. If I give it a little gas, it smooths out a lot. The engine is not throwing any codes.
Would you think this could be a vacuum leak or is there something else I should be concentrating on?
 
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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 07:52 PM
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maybe vacuum leak.. you where the MAP is? has a vacuum hose going to it right??

well i was experimenting and i removed it.. here is what it sounds like when its removed.. soo a little leak could cause a little lope i think

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xSv-9h1Wzg
 
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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 08:22 PM
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check your vaccume line to the map sensor up on the firewall by the heater, check both ends of the line, might have bumped it off while working on the truck. that's how it will act if off, mabe even get some black smoke out of the exhaust too
 
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