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i need help with a d16y5 - vacuum leak and it goes into limp mode

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Old Mar 2, 2011 | 03:07 PM
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i put a p08-1 head on a d16y5 motor im having vacuum trouble runs good for about 30min then it goings in to limp mode please help
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Old Mar 2, 2011 | 03:56 PM
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What do you mean vacuum trouble? Any CELs?
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Old Mar 2, 2011 | 04:24 PM
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i hear a vacuum leak but cant find it i think it may be coming from the intake at the head i got a intake gasket for a d15b and the two gaskets r diff but everyone said it would work
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Old Mar 2, 2011 | 05:09 PM
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Default Re: i need help with a d16y5 - it goes into limp mode

Please make your thread titles descriptive and topic specific - edited.

A vacuum leak would not cause the engine to go into limp mode. Any CEL codes?
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 06:00 PM
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oh ok but what would make it go in to limp mode doesnt have any cel codes
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 06:02 PM
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Maybe install the correct gasket?
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 06:05 PM
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oh ok but what would make it go in to limp mode doesnt have any cel codes
Does the CEL work? How do you define limp mode?
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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 03:12 PM
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yes it works fine and the car will not go over 1500 to 2000 rpms
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