Replacing two way check valve
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Burning Brakes
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Replacing two way check valve
I have a 1987 convertable. I was replacing the two way check valve that is sitting to the left of the distributer. No problem with the vacuum line from the intake and a rubber line that lead to the left toward the master cylinder. However, the hard plastic came from around the back of the distributer broke (very brittle). I cannot find where the line broke from.
Pulled the distributer cap to see better but I can not find the missing end. Does anybody know where this line goes to?
Pulled the distributer cap to see better but I can not find the missing end. Does anybody know where this line goes to?
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I too had this problem on an 87 vert but with a different line. I took it to the local auto parts store. They had some black hose that was the same size that they sold by the foot. It was much softer than the stuff that was on there after 60,xxx miles.
Fortunately I was able to find where the beginning and end were.
Can you even buy those check valves in case they are bad or broken?
Fortunately I was able to find where the beginning and end were.
Can you even buy those check valves in case they are bad or broken?
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Yes it's hot! Arizona
I too had this problem on an 87 vert but with a different line. I took it to the local auto parts store. They had some black hose that was the same size that they sold by the foot. It was much softer than the stuff that was on there after 60,xxx miles.
Fortunately I was able to find where the beginning and end were.
Can you even buy those check valves in case they are bad or broken?
Fortunately I was able to find where the beginning and end were.
Can you even buy those check valves in case they are bad or broken?
Last edited by Baldfart; Dec 25, 2009 at 08:15 PM. Reason: add info on check valve
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