Rough idle

1993 DODGE SPIRIT
80,000 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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GEORGE RODAK
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Hose is split running from valve cover to air cleaner intake would this cause a rough Idle?
Nov 20, 2020 at 8:01 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

If it is a vacuum hose, yes, it will cause a higher than normal idle.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-idles-too-high

Can you post a picture of the hose for me to see?

Roy
Nov 20, 2020 at 1:24 PM
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