popping noise from intake only sometimes

2003 ACURA TL
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BIGDOG1316
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popping noise sounds like its coming from air box or intake only happens sometimes . replaced plugs coils and ran carb cleaner through it still happening every 10 minutes or so also cleaned passages onder access lid on intake they were clogged still same problem popping sound
Sep 20, 2013 at 5:43 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Has there been any power loss? Have you checked the engine compression to see if there is a weak cylinder? You could have a burnt intake valve allowing pressure to leak (pop) through the intake.
Sep 20, 2013 at 6:41 PM