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Old Jul 7, 2007 | 11:01 AM
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Started my 78 today and the left headlite came up slowly, then the right, ( light switch in off position, lights did not come on). They stayed up for a couple of minutes then went down slowly. I looked for vacume leaks but found none. Help !!.
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Check for a leaking check valve from engine to vacuum tank.
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Replace the check valve and the filter located on the driver side of the engine by the vacuum source. (right in the middle of the intake manifold) A clogged filter, or a bad check valve will cause this problem.

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Yup-old cracked check valve, thanks!
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