vacuum trouble

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briansc88

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I want to buy this 88 5.7l trans am but the guy says it won't start due to a vacuum problem seeing as I don't know jack about vacuum I was hoping you guys might be able to help me I think my main question is, is there a certain vacuum line that would cause this or could any random line be the culprit thanks in advance for any help
 
That's bullshit. A vacuum problem won't make an engine not run unless it's a bad intake gasket that already swallowed up coolant and hydro locked the engine.
 
A heavy vacuum leak can cause an engine not to start or make it backfire on startup. example a booster hose disconnected
 
82bird said:
A heavy vacuum leak can cause an engine not to start or make it backfire on startup. example a booster hose disconnected
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But that's so stupid and easy to fix why would someone sell a car non-running with something so simple to fix and get more $ out of?
 
TPI ? Vaccum Issue ? 88 year engine should be a roller so doubt it is a wiped cam. could have a shited out timming chain.
 
I agree with the starting fluid. it should fire and run with enough fuel. (might not run well but will still run).
 
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