Problem Reports » Intake Manifold and PCV Vacuum Lines/Hoses Can Leak Due to Age

Problem Reports

Chevrolet Lumina

 

Report: Intake Manifold and PCV Vacuum Lines/Hoses Can Leak Due to Age

Chevrolet Lumina Problem
12 Reports
Me Too
Edit

Model Years Affected: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997

Engines Affected: 3.1L V6, 3.4L V6

Verified

The upper intake manifold gasket and/or a PCV vacuum lines/hoses can develop vacuum leaks with age. This type of leak can result in a higher that normal or rough idle.

Add to My Checklist
Find a Shop
  • mwood, 1997 Chevrolet Lumina, 3.1L V6
     Enthusiast

    Problem developed after replacing temperature sensor. Found vacuum leak on PCV line where it "T"s into throttle body/Intake. Replaced Vacuum line.

    Flag This
Related Items:
  • Intake Manifold Gaskets May Leak Coolant or Engine Oil
    The intake manifold gasket may develop and external engine oil or coolant leak. In some cases, an internal coolant leak may occur causing coolant to mix with the engine oil. Our technicians tell ...

    Common Problems > Chevrolet Lumina

  • How long should an intake manifold gasket (upper and lower) last?
    How long should an intake manifold gasket replacement(upper and lower) last?

    Q&A > Chevrolet > 1999 Chevrolet Lumina

  • oil in throttle body
    I am getting poor gas mileage and oil in the throttle body. Car is running rich(code 45). It...

    Q&A > Chevrolet > 1992 Chevrolet Lumina

  • Manifold leak
    Leak of and orange colored fluid and water are leaking from the manifold and we were told hose...

    Q&A > Chevrolet > 1995 Chevrolet Lumina

  • Rubber Transmission Cooler Lines Can Leak Fluid
    The rubber section of an automatic transmission cooler line may develop a fluid leak . In some cases the leaking section of hose can be rep...

    Common Problems > Chevrolet Lumina