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Old Jul 28, 2020 | 07:09 PM
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Is it a big job to replace new headlight vacuum lines on my 1980 through the firewall? The two lines go into the wall with a rubber gasket.
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Old Jul 28, 2020 | 07:32 PM
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Certainly not a big job. Secure the new line to the old line to the other with a couple wraps of strong duct tape. Clean both ends with lacquer thinner or rubbing alcohol before. Then just pull through from whichever direction is more convenient.
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Ok, thank you.
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Old Jul 29, 2020 | 12:09 AM
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Another way to consider get some vacuum tube splice-connectors. Connect new tube to old and tape outside too. These things. Whole box at autozone is 5 bucks. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dayco-Produ...Cclp%3A2334524
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