New Suburban, Some Questions

[Altemose]

Hello!

On Saturday night I brought home my first vehicle, a 1987 GMC Suburban R2500. After getting it home I found some leaks and issues I must resolve. The first has to do with the charcoal vapor canister. Looking at the top I only have two of the three hoses attached. On left hose, I have a giant cut in it where an animal must of chewed it. Where can I get a replacement hose? I only need the small flexible section that connects from the canister to the hard line.

The middle connector is completely empty and I am not sure if I should re-install hoses for it. Where would that go and what hose would I use? The third connector (right) appears to be in good condition but covered in power steering fluid thanks to my high pressure line. It idles poorly so I cleaned the idle air control valve but it still seems a bit rich judging by the smell.

There is a lot of work to be done to the Burb, but I am confident that by the end of summer I will have the rust repaired and it running well!

 

[yevgenievich]

Older TBI units are known to have issues with fuel injectors and fuel pressure regulator causing poor running condition. Also vacuum leaks are a likely culprit. Auto part stores sell replacement vacuum hose

 

[Altemose]

Older TBI units are known to have issues with fuel injectors and fuel pressure regulator causing poor running condition. Also vacuum leaks are a likely culprit. Auto part stores sell replacement vacuum hose

So I should just take the hose and ask for a replacement? What should the middle connector on my charcoal canister go to?

 

[Georgeb]

So I should just take the hose and ask for a replacement? What should the middle connector on my charcoal canister go to?

Look for the vacuum routing sticker under the hood or get cozy with google for a while and you will find tons of info on your truck.

 

[Altemose]

I found that the middle is a vent port. The one with the cut hose goes to the fuel tank so I will replace that hose right away. I have to do a new tranny pan gasket, tail shaft seal, oil cooler line, power steering line, and a few other things before she is ready for daily driving.

 

[Altemose]

I found the idle issues to be caused by a faulty coolant temperature sensor. Still have a power steering leak to figure out and my AC compressor makes noise even when off. Can I oil the compressor?