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On the 2.8L and 3.1L engines, which fuel system components have a vacuum line connected to them?

 

The reason I ask is this: I have known for a few months now that my 89 Cutlass is running rich. It runs richest at idle, but even MORE so upon closing the throttle while cruising. For the longest time I kept wondering WHY this was the case!? But today I just realized that the reason is because the engine is developing the MOST vacuum when decelerating, even more than when idling.

 

So, I figure the engine must be DRAWING-IN fuel from somewhere via a vacuum line connection.

 

I know the following are possible culprits, but seeing if there are any that i am missing:

 

- PCV Valve(replaced last week with a brand-new one)

- Fuel Pressure Regulator

- EVAP/Charcoal Canister(purge solenoid)

 

Again, anything I'm forgetting??

 

THANKS A TON!:)

Posted

The MAP sensor, which helps control fuel delivery, has a vacuum line to it. I think that one, plus the ones you mentioned is all

 

Robby

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I think more likely o/2 sensor, injectors,MAP and a couple other things I can't think of right now.

How do you know it is running rich? Smell of gas, sputtering, guage???

What kind of miles?? Recent maintenance plugs, wires,air filter, etc...

I would need to know more to really say.

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