How do you check to see if/where you have a vacuum leak?

frmula1
07-19-2005, 07:08 PM
just what the title says...

i have some reason to believe i have a small vacuum leak... anyone know a good easy way to check?

i really don't wanna bring this thing to the dealership and pay a $70 diagnostic fee... then a bunch of work that i probably didn't need.


thanks

:)

Kataklysm
07-19-2005, 07:22 PM
Get a spray bottle with water in it and lightly mist around where you think is leaking, you'll see the mist get sucked inwards if it's leaking. Remember to lightly mist above it, dont' go right upto the part and just spray it.

frmula1
07-19-2005, 08:36 PM
yeah i was told to do something similair with carb cleaner or something... and the engine would rev slightly if there was a leak...


question is...


where do i spray?
i know nothing about the vacuum system :o

Kataklysm
07-19-2005, 09:35 PM
Around the intake manifold, and all the little black hoses you notice. Why do you think you have a leak?