Vacuum leak - smoke test shows smoke coming from under the air oil sperator

[Starter986]

Originally Posted by Starter986

This was the type, horizontal, that I removed from my car replacing it with the newer/most current part, vertical. I had read that the horizontal diaphragm would often quickly fail on the horizontal model, so the part was modified with the diaphragm vertical.

Are you saying that when the car was manufactured the factories were installing both versions?

Thank you.

BYprodriver, did I stump you or are you still scouring the interwebs looking for the content that will substantiate your claim?

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by Starter986

BYprodriver, did I stump you or are you still scouring the interwebs looking for the content that will substantiate your claim?

No it's called hands on experience.

[Starter986]

Originally Posted by BYprodriver

No it's called hands on experience.

Oh, I know. I know you know I know you know your ****************. You're on my go-to list when I run a search. Several times I've pulled up a bookmark referencing your particular-scenario advice and recommendation, and they haven't failed me. 986 members following your advice have, collectively, saved... at least $1,000,000. At least.

My hat is off to your wisdom.