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Old 07-04-2013, 08:18 AM   #1
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Vacum leak

I am new to this and needing some help. I recently replaced the head gaskets in my 2003 Malibu. First time and all seems other than it runs rough at stop lights. The check engine came back on and so I had it read and there is an air flow issue. Nis there anywhere that I can get a schematic for the vacum lines? I have all over and cannot seem to find a loose or broken one. Any other suggestions are most welcome. Thanks
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Old 07-04-2013, 09:55 AM   #2
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Re: Vacum leak

Congratulations! You have had dexcool eat to you head gasket. Be sure and change that coolant out before 100k. Best to use some other type of coolant, I use walmart brand 8 BUX. Anyways, Go here, http://www.justanswer.com/chevy/2khu...ratically.html, This seems to be the setup of my 3.1l, 1998. It should be pretty similiar, but Who knows. There is always a pesky vac line right below the coil pack that gets unplugged on mine, its pretty touch sometimes to get it plugged back in.

Im also sure a haynes or Chilton would have the vac diagram in the back of the book,
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Old 07-08-2013, 12:14 PM   #3
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Re: Vacum leak

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I am new to this and needing some help. I recently replaced the head gaskets in my 2003 Malibu. First time and all seems other than it runs rough at stop lights. The check engine came back on and so I had it read and there is an air flow issue. Nis there anywhere that I can get a schematic for the vacum lines? I have all over and cannot seem to find a loose or broken one. Any other suggestions are most welcome. Thanks
What is the state of your EGR gasket. This can cause problems if left off, or defective.
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Old 07-08-2013, 02:34 PM   #4
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Re: Vacum leak

vacuum.jpglean code or massairflow code?Maf codes p0101,p0102,p0103?disconnect MAF connector and see if runs better.enclosed vacuum diagram.
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