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Old 09-16-2009, 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Diesel911 View Post
There could be another issue.
The Valve is moved by some sort of cam; I believe the sameone that move the Steering Wheel Lock into position. I suppose it is possible to have a good Valve and something wring with the Cam. But, have not read of even one occasion of this happening.
Yes, I also considered that but, as you suggest, I don't think that is the problem. When I have the engine on (Key turned on), I can pull a vacuum on one side of the valve (the only side that will hold vacuum) and then, when I turn the key off, the vacuum releases (pulls air from the other side of the valve), so it seems as if the cam from the ignition switch to the valve is operating properly.

I am going to look it over again - maybe over luch - I am hoping for one of those "Why are you such an idiot?!" moments that will clarify everything - just doesn't make sense right now.
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