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    How to test for a vacuum leak?

    am trying to check my car for a vac leak. 89 mustang 2.3L. I dont hear anything obvious. What kind of equipment do I need and where do I get it. Also how do I run the test. Thanks
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    taking off cat converter

    What would happen if I took off my cat convertor and put in just a straight pipe? My cat might be plugged. If it is could I do this? I have an 1989 mustang with a 2.3 that shuts off after 30 seconds starting. It restarts and then does the same thing.
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    Help with code 31 and 83

    I am getting code 31 and 83, both i think hae to do with the EGR. I took it off and cleaned it last night and also checked the voltage going to the EGR valve and has 5 volts. What should I check? There are two solenoids on the passenger shock tower that have something to do with EGR. Could they...
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    I finally got codes read. What do they mean?

    I got a 1989 2.3l mustang. When I start it it runs for about 30 seconds then it acts likes it shuts off. I have changed fuel filter, fuel pressure regulator. Fuel pressure is around 35psi constantly even when it dies. Also getting like black watery soot out the tail pipe. My code reader gave me...
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    Where do you hook up a scanner to find codes?

    My buddy has a scanner to read codes. Where do you hook it up on a mustang? Thanks
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    Problems with 2.3 staying running

    I am new to this forum since this is my first 2.3. Problem is that the car starts and idles. If you put it in gear it dies, also if you let it idle long enough it will start shaking, sputter, cough and die. It also spit out like black carbon out the tail pipe. I have replaced plugs, wires, dist...
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