I actually had the exact sam eproblem.... I had that port uncapped for no
apparent reason... and mine is a 4x4 v6 dak (97)
Wes
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Bumann" <Ramsport96@home.com>
To: <dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET>
Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2001 9:49 AM
Subject: Re: DML: V6 vacuum line question
> 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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