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Old Mar 7, 2005 | 02:41 AM
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i found today *just like the other two posts* that the vacuum fitting that goes to the modulator on the tranny is loose....like the kinda loose where u can twist it with your finger to get it tight. now please tell me if im wrong and give me your opinion on this....if i were to assume that the fitting was loose enough to twist it closed with my hand, would I have a serious problem as far as Hp loss and the way the vette shifts? and would i also have too much air entering the manifold causing an uneven mixture, creating a lean condition? any and all posts are welcome
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Old Mar 7, 2005 | 09:09 AM
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no, none of that is true.
i can twist most vac. hoses(old ones only after i had my wheaties)
i'm sure others will disagree
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what would be then end result of a vacuum leak right on the manifold? cuz its pretty loose...
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Originally Posted by EVIL_GRIM
what would be then end result of a vacuum leak right on the manifold? cuz its pretty loose...
If it's that loose, why question it? Replace it. All it is, is vacuum hose attached to a steel tube with a small ported orifice on it. Put new hose on both ends and get rid of the old, oil soaked one that's not fitting right.
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