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Message |
cory mitchell (Mitch328)
New member
Username: Mitch328
Post Number: 39
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, October 10, 2002 - 5:50 pm: | |
Steve,
I just tried blowing compressed air and sucking on it like a peace pipe. Everything, and nothing happens at the other end.
Thanks, Mitch |
Steve Magnusson (91tr)
Intermediate Member
Username: 91tr
Post Number: 1118
Registered: 1-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, October 10, 2002 - 5:22 pm: | |
Yes and yes -- the check valve is only there to try to preserve the vacuum (if any) on the booster side when the engine side goes to a low vacuum condition. If the shuttle in the valve sticks on its seat and keeps it closed, no vacuum ever reaches the booster. |
cory mitchell (Mitch328)
New member
Username: Mitch328
Post Number: 38
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, October 10, 2002 - 4:59 pm: | |
When I start my car there is no power assist from the brakes and the pedal will barely budge. I pulled the vaccum hose at the booster and there is no vaccum present and the engine continues to idle fine without loping so I'm suspecting a faulty/corroded check valve. Does this make sense? If so, can I substitute the valve with a hollow fitting to see if this stops the problem without damaging the brake system? Come on, give me a brake. |