Tired of busted vacuum hose (aka spider) - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

secondchance · 04-14-2009

As I am waiting for the last pieces (Samco PCV hose kit) before pulling the plenum for the 4th time, I decided to attempt replacing as much of vacuum line as possible with aluminum tube.

I went to a local hobby shop and bought 36" long 5/32" and 3/16" aluminum tubes. When I pull the plenum, I am going to see if I can replace as much of vacuum hoses as possible w/ either alum. tubes depending on the condition of rubber fittings. Also, I will be picking up assorted rubber fittings at local Discount Auto just in case. I will be sealing all fittings with high-temp sillicone.

I will be replacing all injectors, clean as much as possible, and replace PCV hoses (intake to crankcase and pigtail PCV to air horn and behind the motor).

If successful, I will take some pics and post what I learn.

If I am missing anything, please give me a holler.

04-14-2009	#1
secondchance Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: McLean, VA Posts: 3,726	Tired of busted vacuum hose (aka spider) As I am waiting for the last pieces (Samco PCV hose kit) before pulling the plenum for the 4th time, I decided to attempt replacing as much of vacuum line as possible with aluminum tube. I went to a local hobby shop and bought 36" long 5/32" and 3/16" aluminum tubes. When I pull the plenum, I am going to see if I can replace as much of vacuum hoses as possible w/ either alum. tubes depending on the condition of rubber fittings. Also, I will be picking up assorted rubber fittings at local Discount Auto just in case. I will be sealing all fittings with high-temp sillicone. I will be replacing all injectors, clean as much as possible, and replace PCV hoses (intake to crankcase and pigtail PCV to air horn and behind the motor). If successful, I will take some pics and post what I learn. If I am missing anything, please give me a holler.