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Question posted by bluebaren on March 30th, 2013

Has 200,120 Miles. Vibrates When Taking Off .runs Ok When Up To Speed.

Starts ok and runs ok.Has viberation on takeoff and smells like exaust is burning after a trip.Has 200,120 miles.Just started at change of weather.Any suggestions?

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Answer #1: Posted by bluesbaren on April 4th, 2013 3:44 PM
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Sounds like a vacume leak from a hose.Probably the hose on the pvc valve.It gets old and brittle.

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