Re: V6 vacuum line question

From: Paul Bumann (Ramsport96@home.com)
Date: Tue Aug 14 2001 - 12:49:54 EDT


wasn't it used for the 4wd?
~ Paul
98 Dak, RC,Deep Amethyst
V8/5 Speed/ 3.91 Suregrip
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kevin Hoegen" <kevinhoegen@email.com>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2001 8:34 AM
Subject: Re: DML: V6 vacuum line question

> 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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