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Manifold Vacuum Check

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  1. Start the engine and allow it to warm up until the temperature of the engine coolant reaches 80 - 95°C (176 - 203°F).
  2. Connect an engine tachometer.
  3. Attach a tee-fitting union to the vacuum hose between the fuel pressure regulator and the intake manifold plenum, and connect a vacuum gauge.
  4. Start the engine and check that idle speed is within specification. Then check the vacuum gauge reading.

    Idle speed: 700 +/- 100 r/min 

    Minimum limit: 60 kPa (18 in Hg) 

    Fig 1: Checking Vacuum Gauge Reading
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