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Merc 350 MPI

jkcollins

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There is a large air sucking s

There is a large air sucking sound coming from the throttle control. When you cover the unit the sound goes away. Any thoughts?
 
"Ayuh,.... Vacuum Leak,..??..?

"Ayuh,.... Vacuum Leak,..??..??..??

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"You need a new IAC muffler. N

"You need a new IAC muffler. No shmit, the throttle body has a hole (kinda square) just over the butterfly plate. the merc dealer will sell you a little piece of white foam plastic, this is your IAC muffler. just put it in the hole and all will be quiet."
 
"Ak is correct, that hissing n

"Ak is correct, that hissing noise means your IAC muffler has run away from home. I believe they get blown out (possibly by a backfire) and then ingested, and I've heard they can get sucked into the IAC valve, but I've never actually seen one do that."
 
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