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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 08:41 PM
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vac pump question

i posted a thread about blue smoke
ive read saome issues that the vac pump can cause psi in engine
being engine is in a ford superduty im not using cummins pump so i dont have any lines hooked to it if this could be a problem what would a solution be?
i have serious oil leaks around valve covers not not much blow by out tube?
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 10:02 AM
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Make sure the vacuum pump is plugged well right at it's outlet.
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 03:49 PM
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are you sure that the valve cover gaskets are not dryed out and leaking it is kind of a common problem on these motors. they are easy to replace.
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 10:01 AM
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brand new engine is also new
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