Re: V6 vacuum line question

From: Kevin Hoegen (kevinhoegen@email.com)
Date: Tue Aug 14 2001 - 09:34:37 EDT


Thanks Bernd...byt he way...what the heck is its purpose if it is simply
capped??
I didn't find a cap....what can I use?

Thanks man
<bernd@texas.net> wrote in message
news:200108131651.f7DGppj12613@mw2.texas.net...
>
> (1) Put a plug on the vacuum leak
> (2) Clean and IAC Plunger (it'll be fouled up)
> (3) Reset the PCM
> (4) Start the engine and let it idle for a few minutes. (It may die the
first
> time but restart it...it'll reset)
>
> - Bernd
>
>
> > On a much lighter note.....when my Dak was at the dealership, I decided
to
> > take a look at the engine compartment ( I try to do a once over whenever
I
> > turn the vehicle over to the dealership...in case something changes when
I
> > get it back)
> >
> > I have a vacuum connection open, with no hose in sight. While idling, it
> > conrinuous sucks in air, if I plug the hole up while idling, the Dak
> > practically stalls out. I looked to identify WHAT it is by checking the
> > "Haynes" manual, but couldn't find a pic.
> >
> > Here's it's location:
> >
> > While standing on the passenger's side of the vehicle, looking into the
> > engine compartment:
> > just below the throttle linkage there are a number of connections to the
> > block itself...a number of which I am assuming are sensors.
> >
> > >From lefft to right there are 2 "quick connect" type connections to the
> > block...then immediately to the right of those is where I have the open
> > port. It looks like a simple vacuum line hose connection. This port
'faces'
> > you and exits the block horizontally.
> >
> > If you know what this is, and where the connection should be made...culd
ya
> > tell me? I looked for a loosed hose somewhere and could't find it
anywhere.
> > I'm hoping if someone can tell me where the 'other' end connects too, I
> > should be able to find it.
> >
> > Thanks again,
> > Kevin
> > kevinhoegen@email.com
> >
> > ....by the way...have I said...When it rains it pours :-)
> >
> >
>
>



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