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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1985NOVA BASE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMAIR CLEANER - THERMOSTATICCOMPONENT TESTINGVACUUM MOTOR TEST
1985 Chevrolet Nova Base, Standard
Vacuum Motor Test
1985 Chevrolet Nova Base, StandardSECTION Vacuum Motor Test
- Remove air cleaner from vehicle. Disconnect vacuum hose from vacuum motor. Apply 20 in. Hg vacuum to motor and pinch off hose. Vacuum should not leak down more than 10 in. Hg in 5 minutes. If vacuum motor does leak down, replace it.
- Connect a vacuum pump to vacuum motor. Apply specified amount of vacuum to vacuum motor to open or close heated air door. If door does not open or close at specified vacuum, replace vacuum motor.
AIR CONTROL DOOR OPERATING VACUUM
| Application | Vacuum In. Hg |
|---|---|
| General Motors | 7 |
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.