I have a 94 lincoln mark 8 and i cant figure out what is wrong with it

Asked by DOINGITRIGHT Oct 18, 2014 at 01:09 PM about the 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII 2 Dr STD Coupe

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

the car all f a sudden just stoped running right it would die every time i would brake and
come to a complete stop and it sound like it sucking huge amounts of air behind the
motor. it will start and idle but soon as i give it gas or put it in gear it boggs down till it
dies.

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Check your air induction hose. I believe it will be on your left as you look at the engine. I have seen the black hose split that goes from the air filter to the throttle body. When this occurs, it will suck too much air and kill the engine. The car will usually idle, but when you hit the gas, it dies.

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To me it seems your PCV is either gunked up or loosend itself from its gromet

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Try checking the brake booster and do u know if u have any vacuum leaks?

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Good answers. On the 93-94's....Look at the center firewall, Check the square socket bolt holding the snorkel to the throttle body. Make sure thats tight. Also check in between is a large rubber oval gasket that seals the TB and Snorkel. That could be damaged and or kinked out of position causing a leak there. Id remove and inspect the whole thing. Under the engine cover and snorkel, there are some critical vacuums lines near firewall area that can cause the car not to run or like massive crap if they are leaking.

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