vacum leak?

2001 DODGE RAM
100,000 MILES
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DANTHOM32
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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
Oct 20, 2011 at 6:26 PM
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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.
Oct 28, 2011 at 4:07 PM
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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.
Oct 28, 2011 at 4:17 PM
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