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Old 06-12-2007, 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by slarson80 View Post
I third the vacuum pump. '79 has the diaphgram type, if the diaphgram fails that's what happens. The clear tube is the most obvious, you can also open up any of the other vacuum lines and see if there's crank case oil in them. If that's the case, address as soon as possible. You really don't want oil in your vacuum lines.
All considered, it's probably the case of a failed diaphgram then. But how do I go about finding out how to access the diaphgram and repair it? I would appreciate some pointers here. Thanks...
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