Vacuum line issue

Tiny
DAVID H. TIFFANY
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  • 1993 CHEVROLET LUMINA
  • 3.1L
  • V6
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
So I bought this car a few weeks ago, and was really happy with the interior space, ride comfort and it is well kept overall. I replaced the battery as it had been sitting for a couple of years when I bought it. Started right up, and got going just fine. After a few minutes of driving I noticed it had a really difficult time idling at a stop. Only shut off at a stop once while I have had it though. Started back up no problem. The exhaust smells strongly of gas so I am guessing I am getting a very low burn. The other morning I went to hoping and go for a drive, when the car decided it did not want to start. I have check the plugs, I am getting spark, battery is adequately charged, and I have got a full tank of gas. Did a bit of googling, and symptoms seem point to a vacuum line issue. Here is my issue; I have absolutely zero experience working with vacuum lines. I do not know where to look or what I sm looking for. Could anybody (I know how dumb this sounds) maybe take the image I provide, and just edit some circles around where these vacuum lines I need to be checking are located? Thank you in advance.
Thursday, May 4th, 2017 AT 2:58 AM

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Tiny
DAVID H. TIFFANY
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So I have been doing some more online research, and I have seen a lot of people saying that after replacing the fuel regulator, they no longer had the issue. They also said to replace the engine oil because the bad gas smell it from gas moving past the cylinder? Something like that. So I will replace the part. If it starts, I will replace the oil, and then get back to you.
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Thursday, May 4th, 2017 AT 3:20 AM
Tiny
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GM has had a lot of trouble with leaking fuel pressure regulators, but that is mostly on their truck engines. Before you start replacing parts, pull the vacuum hose off the regulator and look inside it. If it is wet with gas, replace the regulator, and definitely change the oil right away to get the gas out. If it is dry, there is some other cause for the excessive gas consumption.

Do not concern yourself with the vacuum hoses for a crank/no-start problem. A cracked/broken/leaking/disconnected vacuum hose will cause a high idle speed without a corresponding increase in power.
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Thursday, May 4th, 2017 AT 3:40 AM

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