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Old Apr 26, 2009 | 11:13 PM
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vaccum leak?

truck idles wierd. almost a lope maybe... rah rah rah rah
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 12:53 AM
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no vacuum in a diesel...... may be an injector problem.
need more info
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 11:53 AM
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only does it in reverse at idle
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 05:29 PM
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What year truck?
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 10:57 PM
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95 3500 12v
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 09:49 AM
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Most likely your idle is too low.
12 valve idle creeps down over time.
Instructions> 12 Valve Idle Adjustment
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 12:42 AM
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thanks guys got it figured out
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