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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1986CAPRICE WAGON V8-307 5.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTIGNITION SYSTEMDISTRIBUTORDISTRIBUTOR VACUUM CONTROLTESTING AND INSPECTIONVACUUM REDUCER VALVE (VRV)
1986 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon V8-307 5.0L
Vacuum Reducer Valve (VRV)
1986 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon V8-307 5.0LSECTION Vacuum Reducer Valve (VRV)
1. Connect a vacuum gauge to the outlet port of the valve and a hand operated vacuum pump to the inlet port.
2. Apply 15 inches Hg vacuum. The reading at the outlet port should be 1 1-2 inches lower and should read 13 to 13 1-2 inches Hg.
3. If the valve is not seating and bleeding off to vent, replace valve. If valves defective, engine idle will be rough and driveability of the vehicle will be affected.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.