Ok, so for the past couple of months it sounds like I have a vacuum leak somewhere, but I can’t pinpoint it. I loose power under acceleration. I have cleaned my MAF numerous times, cleaned my filter (K&N), changed plugs, wires, and fuel filter. My CEL does not come on. I have searched on here and came up with nothing. The only thing I can possible think of is the PVC tube, but I looked at it and looks ok (a bit tough to stay outside longer then 10mins with the cold air). I’ve been getting under 13mpg and its killing me. I also have to worry if I’m going to be able to merge into traffic. Any help would be greatly appreciated thanks.

The truck is a 2001 XLT 4x4 4.0 SOHC with 109,000 miles.

 

If it was a bad enough vacuum leak to cause a lack in power, I'd think you'd see a CEL with a stored code of running lean?

I suspect the IAC is hanging open causing the noise and lack of power.
I'd unplug it and go for a drive to see if it's got more power. This might throw a CEL.. don't sweat it. It'll just not idle right or might die. But under power it ought to act pretty much the same.

Rich

 

get a can of starting fluid or carb cleaner and spary it on the vacume lines if it runs beater wher you sprayed ther your problem try that

 

Well I unplugged the IAC and the truck barely started and w/out keeping my foot on the gas it would die.

What now?

 

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