• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech

cant find vacum leak

  • Thread starter Thread starter sheff2720
  • Start date Start date May 10, 2004

sheff2720

New Member
Nov 30, 2003
182
0
0
Horsham, PA
May 10, 2004
#1
  • May 10, 2004
  • #1
ive had a vacum leak for about 2 weeks now, and i cant seem to find it.. any sugestions on where to look or how to find it? its been annoying the hell out of me that i cant seem to find where it is.. thanks
 

jrichker

StangNet's favorite TOOL
In Remembrance. Thank you for your contributions
Mar 10, 2000
27,512
2,813
234
Dublin GA
May 10, 2004
#2
  • May 10, 2004
  • #2
Have you used a vacuum gauge to find if you have low vacuum? What is happening that makes you think you have a vacuum leak?
 

sheff2720

New Member
Nov 30, 2003
182
0
0
Horsham, PA
May 10, 2004
#3
  • May 10, 2004
  • #3
jrichker said:
Have you used a vacuum gauge to find if you have low vacuum? What is happening that makes you think you have a vacuum leak?
Click to expand...
i havnt used a vacum gauge because i dont have one.. but the car idles real bad and surges alot between 1000 and 500
 
M

mgbgt

New Member
Jul 6, 2002
6
0
0
May 10, 2004
#4
  • May 10, 2004
  • #4
with the engine running, take a can of starting fluid or carb cleaner and spray a little bit around your intake, vacum connections ect. when your rpm goes up this will put you in the area of your leak. just make sure you spray a little at a time.
 

jrichker

StangNet's favorite TOOL
In Remembrance. Thank you for your contributions
Mar 10, 2000
27,512
2,813
234
Dublin GA
May 10, 2004
#5
  • May 10, 2004
  • #5
sheff2720 said:
i havnt used a vacum gauge because i dont have one.. but the car idles real bad and surges alot between 1000 and 500
Click to expand...

Idle problems are common with Mustangs, and are not always due to vacuum leaks. Do a search on surging idle and you'll find info on TPS setting and cleaning the IAB & throttle body.

Till then, dump the codes and see what the computer says is wrong…

Here's the link to dump the computer codes with only a jumper wire or paper clip and the check engine light, or test light or voltmeter. I’ve used it for years, and it works great.

See http://www.troublecodes.net/Ford/
OR
See http://www.dalidesign.com/hbook/eectest.html for more descriptive help
OR
See http://www.mustangworks.com/articles/electronics/eec-iv_codes.html
 

sheff2720

New Member
Nov 30, 2003
182
0
0
Horsham, PA
May 10, 2004
#6
  • May 10, 2004
  • #6
jrichker said:
Idle problems are common with Mustangs, and are not always due to vacuum leaks. Do a search on surging idle and you'll find info on TPS setting and cleaning the IAB & throttle body.

Till then, dump the codes and see what the computer says is wrong...
Click to expand...
I have the TPS set at .95 and its a brand new throttle body and IAB, i'll check for codes tomorrow.. thanks
 

dastang2

Active Member
Dec 11, 2003
2,020
0
46
tx
May 10, 2004
#7
  • May 10, 2004
  • #7
you could also have a vacuum leak under the dash
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Drivetrain Tail Shaft bore odd shape
  • R82148V
  • Jun 12, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
4
Views
104
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Jun 13, 2026
Mustang5L5
B
97 GT with 03 explorer Eddie Bauer edition 4.6l
  • basbill73
  • May 10, 2026
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
2
Views
52
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- May 11, 2026
squeak93
L
Engine New guy heater hose question. 85 gt 4bbl.
  • linemech31
  • Jan 17, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
7
Views
326
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Jan 20, 2026
General karthief
P
Engine 1998 Mustang v6 thermostat housing bleed screw cant find replacement
  • Pigmazar
  • Dec 28, 2025
  • SN95 V6 Mustang Tech
Replies
0
Views
176
SN95 V6 Mustang Tech Dec 28, 2025
Pigmazar
P
C
Electrical Under dash wiring
  • ChicagoMustang
  • Apr 17, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
1
Views
109
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Apr 17, 2026
AeroCoupe
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?