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Old Jul 3, 2007 | 10:23 PM
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vaccum leak=shaking engine?

hey everyone....quick question...
i had taken off the hose that says (THIS HOSE) trying to make sure its the right one to pour seafoam into (havent done it yet) and i noticed that my engines been making some more noise lately and a bit more shakey....

i squeezed it last night while i was checking fluids and noticed that the engine sounded better and stopped shaking and knocking

is there a reason for this? can i fix it? it shouldnt be the hose...theres no holes in it

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Old Jul 3, 2007 | 10:53 PM
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Get a vac gauge from your local autoparts or tool store and test your vacuum.
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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 06:22 AM
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Maybe that Seafoam will help that problem?
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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 08:30 AM
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the only problem with the seafoam is i have to drive about 500 miles this weekend...and i dont have time to change oil or spark plugs before then
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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 08:33 AM
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well it sounds like a big vacuum leak and seafoam probably wont help
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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 12:51 PM
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ok....

where could i get a cheap vaccum gauge (like 20 or less) and where would i "plug" it in?
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