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Jan 1, 2006 | 04:27 PM

redc3

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found cut vac lines.....need help

im doing the heater core and decided to fix a few things. found 3 vac lines going out to the engine bay. 1 tan, 2 black. can someone tell or show me where they go on the engine side? no wonder my heat never worked right

thanks as always

Jan 1, 2006 | 06:11 PM

TopGunn

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Don't know what your car is but here's the heater/ac/vent colors.

http://photobucket.com/albums/c251/B...ent=Vacuum.jpg

Jan 1, 2006 | 06:12 PM

palazzopl

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try www. corvette-101.com

Jan 1, 2006 | 07:44 PM

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I really wish someone would come up with an electrical replacement for that vacuum thing. I hate vacuum devices...

Jan 2, 2006 | 01:50 PM

redc3

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From: pr, frederick md.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TopGunn

Don't know what your car is but here's the heater/ac/vent colors.

http://photobucket.com/albums/c251/B...ent=Vacuum.jpg

ita a 78, sorry. that looks like it will point me in the right direction, thanks. i have always been against the term, but damn you bubba!

Jan 2, 2006 | 01:59 PM

Eddie 70

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If I am not mistaken the tan vaccum line goes to the hot water control valve. When you turn on the AC it pulls the valve closed. I hope your car has AC.