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whistling 3100 at idle?

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Old 08-26-2010, 10:59 PM
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Hi all, only happens when not on the gas, typically heard at under 25mph. Makes me think of a vacuum link? Oh yea quiets when braking(using vacuum for booster?)???TIA!I checked pcv valve and what not...I do try to keep everything working well too...
 
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Old 08-26-2010, 11:32 PM
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It probably is a vacuum leak. Start the car, pop the hood and listen to see where the leak is coming from. They're sometimes difficult to find. It might be something as simple as your intake coming loose.
 
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Old 08-27-2010, 08:03 PM
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ya know...never thought about the upper plenum? didn't here the stupid thing today while listening for it! I did the headgaskets on it a year ago or so...
 
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Old 08-27-2010, 08:59 PM
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Did you replace the upper and lower intake gaskets when you did the head gaskets? I hope you bought all new ones, if not, there's your problem.
 
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Old 08-28-2010, 09:34 AM
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Yes, also replaced WP, plugs, filters, ign.wires, fluids,tires,brakes,whl.bearing, fuel tank...what else
 
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Old 08-28-2010, 03:59 PM
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Check all your EVAP lines, EGR, throttle body gasket.
 
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