Vac Line
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Somerset PA
Vac Line
When pulling off the Plenum to do some engine work, I broke the vacuum line that goes from the fuel regulator to the plenum. The GM dealer here says it is discontinued.
Does anyone have one of these they don’t need, or know where I can get one? I emailed vette2vette.com, but haven’t heard from them yet.
Was I just careless when removing it, or do these get brittle? Maybe I should replace the other vac lines as well? What do you think?
Does anyone have one of these they don’t need, or know where I can get one? I emailed vette2vette.com, but haven’t heard from them yet.
Was I just careless when removing it, or do these get brittle? Maybe I should replace the other vac lines as well? What do you think?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: St. Charles, MO Route 66 Corvette Club
John: That vac line is formed to fit the Vette application. You could use any good vac line and just allow enough length of the line so that it does not kink and close off the air passage. NAPA sells vac line and so does many other part houses. The rubber compound in the vac line ages and becomes brittle over time. This is normal.
Racer
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: He who laughs last didn't get it... Georgia
Yes, vacuum hoses do get quite brittle with age/heat. It's pretty cheap if you buy it by the foot and you'll get the added bonus of not tracking down a vacuum leak later. 
w/Warp 8 If you can't find the part, you'll be alright with just rubber vac hose--make it long enough that the hose doesn't kink. 
Edited: Man, my typing skills must be off-as fast as I typed this, 2 responses :ROFL:
w/Warp 8 If you can't find the part, you'll be alright with just rubber vac hose--make it long enough that the hose doesn't kink. Edited: Man, my typing skills must be off-as fast as I typed this, 2 responses :ROFL:
Last edited by jsavoy; Dec 28, 2006 at 11:13 AM.
