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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1986CHEVY VAN G30, 4.3 NREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMVACUUM PUMPSCOMPONENT TESTING
1986 Chevrolet Chevy Van G30, 4.3 N
Component Testing
1986 Chevrolet Chevy Van G30, 4.3 NSECTION Component Testing
- Block wheels, apply parking brake and place transmission in Park (A/T) or Neutral (M/T).
- Connect vacuum gauge to pump inlet. See Fig 1 . Disconnect outlet hose from outlet tube on pump and plug end of hose, if used. DO NOT plug outlet tube with engine idling.
- Minimum vacuum reading should be 21 in. Hg at sea level, within 30 seconds. For higher altitudes, compensate vacuum reading according to graph. See Fig 1 .
- If vacuum pump checks okay, go to step 5). If vacuum reading is low or fluctuating, check gauge and connections for leaks. If pump is belt driven, check belt tension and pulley fit to shaft. Check idle speed. Recheck vacuum pump. If vacuum reading is still low, replace vacuum pump. If vacuum checks okay, go to next step.
- Remove plug from outlet hose and reconnect hose to pump outlet tube, if used. Reconnect vacuum hose with a tee and vacuum gauge located near pump inlet. See Fig 2 . With engine idling, vacuum may be 3 in. Hg less than that measured in step 1).
- If vacuum reading is okay, remaining problems are not in vacuum system. If vacuum reading is lower than specified, check hoses for leaks and repair as necessary. If vacuum reading is still low, check vacuum accessories for leaks. Repair or replace as necessary.
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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.