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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 02:37 PM
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Engine surging

Help Help 90 GTA 350 tune port it is surging at idle and surging down the highway have replaced computer new distributor took tune port system off checked for intake leak cannot find anything wrong it sounds like it has a vaccum leak but cannot find one have checked fuel pressure and injectors HELP HELP.
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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 03:05 PM
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Re: Engine surging

It may be a vacuum leak in one of your accessories. Disconnect all the vacuum lines form the plenum (except sensors) and block them off. If it's a vacuum leak it should steady out. then reconnect one at a time to find which line has the vacuum leak. The hard plastic lines are natorious for cracking and being difficult to find. Make sure to check the brake booster hose from the plenum also.
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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 09:00 PM
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Re: Engine surging

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It may be a vacuum leak in one of your accessories. Disconnect all the vacuum lines form the plenum (except sensors) and block them off. If it's a vacuum leak it should steady out. then reconnect one at a time to find which line has the vacuum leak. The hard plastic lines are natorious for cracking and being difficult to find. Make sure to check the brake booster hose from the plenum also.
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