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truck sputtering need help

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by bubbasparkx, Jun 29, 2009.

  1. Jun 30, 2009 at 6:19 AM
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    chris4x4

    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    I use a propane torch. Run the torch (un lit) around the vac lines, and if the engine revs when you are near a line, thats the one with the hole, crack, or not connected propperly.
     
  2. Jun 30, 2009 at 1:42 PM
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    could you crack a line from off roading?????
     
  3. Jun 30, 2009 at 1:43 PM
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    chris4x4

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    Vacuum lines generally crack due to age.
     
  4. Jun 30, 2009 at 1:49 PM
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    about what mileage do the generally start to crack
     
  5. Jun 30, 2009 at 1:55 PM
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    chris4x4

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    No particular mileage. You said you checked yours, so You should be good.
     
  6. Jul 1, 2009 at 5:40 PM
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    truck fixed replaced plugs and wires and cleaned throttle body
     
  7. Jul 1, 2009 at 6:48 PM
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    Good to hear!
     
  8. Jul 1, 2009 at 10:03 PM
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    hey looky there. chris, didnt i say originally to clean the throttle body? this is a happy moment for me :D
     
  9. Jul 1, 2009 at 10:07 PM
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    chris4x4

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    :eek:
     
  10. Jul 1, 2009 at 10:10 PM
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    well, you know how it is. every blind squirrel finds a nut right? haha
     
  11. Jul 2, 2009 at 5:57 AM
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    chris4x4

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    LOL, Naw...That was a good call. ;)
     
  12. Jul 2, 2009 at 7:55 AM
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    When u cleaned the TB what did u use?
     

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