Vacuum Reservoir
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Vacuum Reservoir
I recently was replacing the rear bracket for my ECM and I accidentally broke the nipple off of the vacuum reservoir canister. Afterwards I plugged and sealed the hose that ran to it. My questions is if I really need to replace the reservoir. I understand that it stores vacuum, but so far I haven't noticed any ill effects. What are some instances that I would need the reserve vacuum while at full throttle? (braking, HVAC, Ect.)
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I recently was replacing the rear bracket for my ECM and I accidentally broke the nipple off of the vacuum reservoir canister. Afterwards I plugged and sealed the hose that ran to it. My questions is if I really need to replace the reservoir. I understand that it stores vacuum, but so far I haven't noticed any ill effects. What are some instances that I would need the reserve vacuum while at full throttle? (braking, HVAC, Ect.)
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I broke mine as well...I cleaned it really good, prepped it the best i could and superglued it. This was the 2nd time mine was broken, when i bought the car the heat wouldnt move from defrost, and it was because this tank had the broken nipple on the bottom. Not sure if you really need the tank, if you capped it there. You would just have to have the car running to change vent positions, etc.
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No. I plugged the hose that ran to the reservoir. My HVAC system seems to be working properly, when running.
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After reviewing some pictures the only line no longer connected is from the vacuum reservoir tank (this has been plugged), all other lines are connected ( source, AIR solenoid and HVAC controls).
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q...19/vetteac.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q...19/vetteac.jpg
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After reviewing some pictures the only line no longer connected is from the vacuum reservoir tank (this has been plugged), all other lines are connected ( source, AIR solenoid and HVAC controls).
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q...19/vetteac.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q...19/vetteac.jpg
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Obtain a brass fitting from Home Depot or the hardware store that will fit the vacuum line and you can screw in and epoxy it into the tank. That way you back to stock an proper operation.
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