Rough start and high Idle

Tiny
SRAMAN
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  • 1998 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
  • 4.0L
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 179,941 MILES
Have the vehicle listed above Laredo all wheel drive.
Lately it has been starting real rough, and after doing so the rpm's soar up to 2 and a 1/2, and drives with a high idle. It literally eats up any amount of gas and the temperature gauge is some timey.
Rough meaning it sputters like there is no gas or it is flooded.
I also forgot to mention that as I accelerate the engine gives off a high pitched whine.
Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Friday, October 19th, 2018 AT 7:25 PM

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Tiny
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Hello my name is Dave.

It sounds to me like you have a vacuum leak, that could explain the rough start, high idle and even the whine. I would thoroughly check all the vacuum hoses and see if they are stiff or soft and for cracks and holes. Hope this is helpful and thanks for using 2CarPros. Com.
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Monday, October 22nd, 2018 AT 6:01 AM

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