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How much vacume should the engine be drawing? I searched the forum but with no luck...
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Re: Vacume on 4.3 vortec
18 to 20 hg at idle (vacuum)
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Re: Re: Vacume on 4.3 vortec
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Any common causes for low vacume? Clogged rings or valves are always possible culprits. 94 4.3 vortec w/ 135k |
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arj951, what is the configuration of your vacuum hoses going into the rear of your upper intake?
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Re: Vacume on 4.3 vortec
Low vacuum can be caused by late timing,bad rings,burned valves and big vacuumm leaks
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Vacume lines are all in place and new. I just replaced them. the reading is from the manifold directly, bypassing any Hvac or tranfer case system.
I read in the Saturn forum that using "Mystery Oil" in the cyliders and letting it set for hours helps break up and remove deposits from the rings... any thoughts on this. I can see it being difficult with v6, maybe jacking one side up to level out the pistons? I don't know, has anyone tried this before?
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Re: Vacume on 4.3 vortec
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Restart in the morning, early - especially if this is your only vehicle. Sometimes the MO will foul the plugs just enough to keep them from firing. They can be cleared by just wiping clean with a rag and re-installing them. Once the engine starts - let it idle up to operating temp, and let it idle for about 10~15 minutes more. Take it for a gentle, slow drive around the block or across town. Make sure it is running and idling stable basically - then take it for a 10 mile trip down the highway. Bring her in the direction of home, but make a stop at the auto parts store to pick up things you will need for a complete oil change and oil filter swap. The junk these cleaners removed dumps straight into the oil, and you have to remove it all before it may cause problems. Afterall, you do not want it ending right back up where you took it off from! Good luck. |
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Re: Vacume on 4.3 vortec
Be careful about adding ANY aftermarket lube to your oil. Wonder why they call it mystery oil?? LOL
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