besides getting a compression test for the vacume leak.is there any way to diy check? like which hoses to check or any connectors, gaskets? thanks

 

I use a stethoscope and listen to all the hoses while the car is running. You can get an automotive one for about $10, or you can borrow one if you're lucky enough to work at a hospital.

I guess I would start at the brake booster and go from there.

 

first off check your spelling, and be logivcal about it, theres not many vaccuum lines on your car, plus they all gotta be coming off the place that creates vaccuum, the intake manifoold. so make sure your not pullin off cooalnt lines but keep checkin hoses by pulling one off, and putting it back if it changes the way its acting, until you find the one that doesnt change when you pull it off, also check to see if theres cooalnt in it, top it off.

 

well what are some symptoms. If you describe all the problems, someone may have the exact answer you need.

 

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hahaha

or get some carb cleaner and spray around each hose and when the motor hiccups thats the hose.