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Subject:Re: Never brag (and please help get my van started...)
From:Pat
Date:Mon, 9 Apr 2012 18:32:10 -0400

For air leaks- most professionals use a smoke machine.
This device pumps smokey air into the intake with the engine off.
The smoke will come out of any leaky area.
Since you probably don't have a smoke machine, I saw a video on youtube of a
mechanic using a cigar for smoke.  Just remove a vacuum line and blow it in
the intake tract.
I can't vouch for the effectiveness of this approach but it might be
interesting to try.
If your problem is a leak, hopefully you'll find it before turning green:)

For example, how would I verify "unmetered air"? I'd assume a vacuum gauge
or tester of some sort? But I've never done it.

On Apr 9, 2012, at 6:18 AM, "Chris S." <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote:

> I world look at regular maintenance items first like rotor cap and button,
spark plugs and maybe wires. After two years of great running it is time to
replace at least the first two items I listed.

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