luckeman

I recently was replacing the rear bracket for my ECM and I accidentally broke the nipple off of the vacuum reservoir canister. Afterwards I plugged and sealed the hose that ran to it. My questions is if I really need to replace the reservoir. I understand that it stores vacuum, but so far I haven't noticed any ill effects. What are some instances that I would need the reserve vacuum while at full throttle? (braking, HVAC, Ect.)

lucky131969

So you have a wide open vacuum leak now? Since the vacuum for the brakes is pulled right off the manifold, you most like won't notice anything. You have probably lost control over the A/C mode switching now i.e air comes out of all vents all the time.

Nver2loud

I broke mine as well...I cleaned it really good, prepped it the best i could and superglued it. This was the 2nd time mine was broken, when i bought the car the heat wouldnt move from defrost, and it was because this tank had the broken nipple on the bottom. Not sure if you really need the tank, if you capped it there. You would just have to have the car running to change vent positions, etc.

luckeman

No. I plugged the hose that ran to the reservoir. My HVAC system seems to be working properly, when running.

lucky131969

So you plugged the vacuum source line from the engine, but everything is working properly.....interesting.

luckeman

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luckeman

After reviewing some pictures the only line no longer connected is from the vacuum reservoir tank (this has been plugged), all other lines are connected ( source, AIR solenoid and HVAC controls).

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q...19/vetteac.jpg

lucky131969

Ok....so everything will still work....just not during low/no vacuum conditions.

luckeman

Yes I believe so, is there anything else I need to be concerned with?

PS Thanks for the replies

lucky131969

Nope.

Bill Curlee

Obtain a brass fitting from Home Depot or the hardware store that will fit the vacuum line and you can screw in and epoxy it into the tank. That way you back to stock an proper operation.

BC

luckeman

Good idea. Thanks!!!