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1997 Mercedes Benz 320e vacuum leak

Tiny
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  • 1997 MERCEDES BENZ E320
Shakes or Wobbles problem
1997 Mercedes Benz 320e

What's the easiest and best way to locate and repair a vacuum leak I know the general area where it is
Saturday, June 27th, 2009 AT 8:47 AM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

You can often use a length of hose and listen for a vacuum leak, or spray a small amount of starter fluid around and if you hit the leak the revs will jump up, as for the repair, this will depend on where it is, gasket leaks or vacuum hoses.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Saturday, June 27th, 2009 AT 9:06 AM

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