Vacuum Gauge
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Instructor
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Oklahoma City Oklahoma
Vacuum Gauge
I want to check some of my vacuum lines for leaks and to see if they are holding the right amount of vacuum.
What do all of you use to check the vacuum lines on your car?
I found one at Steve's Wholesale Tools for $19 and it says its a Vacuum Gauge and Fuel Pump Tester. Is this what you check for vacuum leaks and pressure?
Please tell me what to use.
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What do all of you use to check the vacuum lines on your car?
I found one at Steve's Wholesale Tools for $19 and it says its a Vacuum Gauge and Fuel Pump Tester. Is this what you check for vacuum leaks and pressure?
Please tell me what to use.
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Pro
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 668
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From: Platteville WI
That'll work fine. Alternately, you can by a guage that also comes with a pump. It costs a little more but can be used for brake bleeding as well as pressurizing vacuum controls for diagnostic testing. I've seen the same $19 guage at Harbour Freight for $19 and Napa for $49. I'm sure somebody will chime in with the Snapon tool quality issue but for occassional home use, go the cheap route. BTW, I have Snap on, Craftsman, and China crap elcheapo tools depending on purpose.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2000
Posts: 7,032
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From: Newburgh NY
If headlights and wipers (if vacuum operated) are working properly and engine is running normally and idling good, you probably don't have a problem but certainly testing it can't hurt.
My .02.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Connecticut
Pump is very handy for Corvette systemsGot an AutoZone in your area?
Rent their vacuum pump that has the gauge on it.
Give them $50, use the pump/gauge to test, bring it back and get your $50 back
