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Old May 8, 2013 | 09:25 PM
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Does anyone know where to get those little plastic vaccum lines. Anyone replace them with something else? I'm pretty sure they are all for the emission stuff. A lot of mine are cracked and taped back together.
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Old May 8, 2013 | 09:48 PM
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You can buy the lines at AutoZone or any other parts store. I replaced mine with normal rubber vac lines. It seems to work better for me. The high temps under the hood make the plastic lines very brittle over time.
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Old May 8, 2013 | 09:58 PM
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You can buy the lines at AutoZone or any other parts store. I replaced mine with normal rubber vac lines. It seems to work better for me. The high temps under the hood make the plastic lines very brittle over time.
I've tried 3 local part stores and none of them have any that small. They've all said to try the dealer.
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Old May 8, 2013 | 11:06 PM
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I saw them at AutoZone, Advanced Auto Parts, Pep Boys. Try a franchise auto parts store. The lines are pretty cheap. I did buy mine at AutoZone but; never used them.
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I've tried franchise stores, no luck here. Oh well.
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Old May 9, 2013 | 03:21 PM
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I bought all from a local NAPA, hoses (plastic, and all new connections).
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I guess if you want them that bad. You can order them online. Here is just one size but; AutoZone has all sizes and connectors.


http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...er=365573_0_0_


Good Luck
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Old May 10, 2013 | 02:01 AM
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I believe the correct size is 3/32". AutoZone has them but they were cheaper at Pep Boys.
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