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Old 03-05-2015, 07:38 AM   #1
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... So where do I buy the vacuum line from?
When I replaced my engine that tubing was so brittle, that every time I replaced one section another would break. I ended up using generic flexible vacuum tubing (rubber hose) and connected it with a few pieces of the old tubing that still had some flex without breaking.
Replace it all while you are in there, or you may be back soon.
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Old 03-05-2015, 08:11 AM   #2
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When I replaced my engine that tubing was so brittle, that every time I replaced one section another would break. I ended up using generic flexible vacuum tubing (rubber hose) and connected it with a few pieces of the old tubing that still had some flex without breaking.
Replace it all while you are in there, or you may be back soon.
Thanks, found some on eBay.

Man I can't see that Electronic vacuum solenoid valve at all. Please someone tell me I don't have to remove the Plenum.
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When I replaced my engine that tubing was so brittle, that every time I replaced one section another would break. I ended up using generic flexible vacuum tubing (rubber hose) and connected it with a few pieces of the old tubing that still had some flex without breaking. Replace it all while you are in there, or you may be back soon.
+1 Excellent advice. Now, I just replace it all at once.
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