1997 Ford Explorer vacum leak

Tiny
PAUL FUDALI
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  • 1997 FORD EXPLORER
  • V8
  • AWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 167,000 MILES
When I start the engine it sounds like an air vacim leak on top and the rpm's go up and down and sometimes the engine stalls.
Wednesday, March 4th, 2009 AT 3:20 PM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

This is sounding like a vacuum leak, start with checking all the vacuum hoses for correct fitting, cracking or damage, also you can use a length of hose as a stethoscope and listen around throttle body, manifold and you may hear the leak, try this first.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Wednesday, March 4th, 2009 AT 3:24 PM

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