vacuum hose kits?
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Pro
Joined: Jul 2002
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From: Toronto Ont
vacuum hose kits?
I had read about some vacuum hose suppliers were better than others mainly because they provided the proper thickness of the rubber tubing that resulted in better fitting. However I can't find any info on this on here after doing a search.
Who do you guys recommend?
I tried to check out DR. Rebuid's web site but it looks like some legal dispute is going on with them and ZIP.
Who do you guys recommend?
I tried to check out DR. Rebuid's web site but it looks like some legal dispute is going on with them and ZIP.
Racer
Joined: Jun 2005
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I did one of mine with Dr Rebuild and it came out great, and I am going to do my other car also, good instructions and straight forward. It helps when installing these hoses to apply a little Vaseline when pulling hoses through rubber grommets also. If you do order from Dr Rebuild get the laminated vacuum diagram for your year, nice reference tool. 
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 1999
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From: Tampa Bay FL
Dr Rebuild is #1 in my book for ALL Vacuum hose systems (I replaced them all on my '80 and all from Dr Rebuild). Performance (idle, off idle and WOT) smoothed considerably after I replaced the rotted/cracked/broken vacuum components that were original to my L48. Those plastic vacuum connectors DO degrade and the stuff from the parts stores are a very cheap imitation (not viable IMOO).
Dr Rebuild:
http://www.docrebuild.com/dr-r-web/aaa-home.html
Dr Rebuild:
http://www.docrebuild.com/dr-r-web/aaa-home.html
Team Owner
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Don't worry about that stuff with Zip. It's a grudge he's holding. Been going on for years. Just order the Dr.'s kit and know it'll be right.
In fact, everything I've ordered ($2-3000 worth) from the good Doctor has been top-flight.
In fact, everything I've ordered ($2-3000 worth) from the good Doctor has been top-flight.
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