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Vacum leak?

Tiny
DANTHOM32
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  • 2001 DODGE RAM
  • 100,000 MILES
I have 5.2l dodge and I t has a loud vacum leak coming from right side of motor and major lost of power wont drive over 15mph dont run rough when sitting but will stall when given gas where should I look
Friday, October 21st, 2011 AT 1:26 AM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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Get a length of soft hose about 5/16" ID use this as a stethoscope, you will soon locate the vacuum leak.
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Friday, October 28th, 2011 AT 11:07 PM
Tiny
SATURNTECH9
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A vacuum leak usually causes a high idle do you have a high idle?Also do you have any codes?Sounds like possibly a clogged cat.
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Friday, October 28th, 2011 AT 11:17 PM

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