How to locate vacuum leak?

Tiny
KEITH MANNING
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  • 2001 DODGE RAM
  • 5.2L
  • 200,000 MILES
I can hear it loudly when I crank it up. The truck listed above is a 2-wheel drive.
Thursday, February 16th, 2023 AT 12:44 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

The leak could be in many places. If it is that loud, check where the air intake tube between the radiator and throttle body is fully attached and tight.

Also, here is a link that explains how to locate and repair an engine vacuum leak:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe
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Thursday, February 16th, 2023 AT 8:27 PM

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