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Old May 25, 2007 | 11:57 PM
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The vacuum system on my 1982 has deteriorated to the point that the only section that works consistently without problem is the controls of the headlights. Kits are obviously available for the HVAC and headlight controls - do those two contain every vacuum line in the system? Do I need to purchase generic line to replace those problem lines in the remainder of the system? Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
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Old May 26, 2007 | 12:00 AM
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Generally speaking, the kits should contain all the lines you need...at least the kit for my 68 contained all the vacuum hoses.
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Old May 26, 2007 | 12:31 AM
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I bought generic lines. Very cheap and easy fix!
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Where do you get the generic line sets at???
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any parts store will have the size that you need .but you will have to take them in to match up the size .
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Old May 26, 2007 | 02:25 PM
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Buy the Doc Rebuild hose kit. Comes with a color schmatic of where every piece goes. Plus, some of the hoses have a molded 90 degree bend which you can't get with the generic hose.
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