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04-01-2024, 07:08 PM

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Booster gave an excellent explanation for the...

Booster gave an excellent explanation for the vacuum issues. I have owned Mopar vehicles since I was a kid, and the A/C shifting vents was always an issue. I'm old enough to remember when the...

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03-30-2024, 06:23 PM

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losing power uphill

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Good point. My converter started making rattling...

Good point. My converter started making rattling noises quite a few years ago, indicating the innards were deteriorating. Eventually, the rattling stopped, and I never lost power, so I assume I now...

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03-28-2024, 07:12 PM

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I didn't replace any components, just the hoses...

I didn't replace any components, just the hoses that needed to be replaced. I started at the engine and worked my way to the firewall where the hose goes into the cabin. The main hose from the...

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03-27-2024, 07:16 PM

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Posted By TomF

There have been other good suggestions here. By...

There have been other good suggestions here. By all means, put a vacuum gage on the manifold, and change the air filter. My suggestion is based on many years of experience with Mopar engines. In...

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03-27-2024, 07:10 PM

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Posted By TomF

Yes, the vacuum lines are rubber hoses that use...

Yes, the vacuum lines are rubber hoses that use the engine's vacuum as a power source for the cruise control and heater/AC controls, along with engine timing, etc. They have thick walls that will...

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03-27-2024, 07:06 PM

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Posted By TomF

Yes, a bad gasket or cracked manifold are...

Yes, a bad gasket or cracked manifold are possible causes for a vacuum leak, but not likely. In my experience these Mopar engines are robust and reliable.

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03-26-2024, 07:35 PM

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Posted By TomF

You are losing vacuum at the engine intake...

You are losing vacuum at the engine intake manifold. Loss of vacuum means loss of power. The engine will idle ok, but won't perform correctly. The fuel/air ratio is never what it should be in this...

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03-25-2024, 05:50 PM

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Posted By TomF

You don't say what altitude you are at when the...

You don't say what altitude you are at when the van loses power. The mountains, of course, are always a problem above 7,000 feet or so. If it isn't that, I'd check your vacuum system hoses. A...

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