So im up to plumbing on my project. The engine donor used hard plastic vacuum lines with rubber elbows. Id like to do this as well, though I cannot re-use the original stuff due to completely different locations of the stuff it goes to. Primarily the map sensor, egr control solenoid. I can re-use the elbows.
Where do I get the line? How do I form it so it's pretty? Am I asking for trouble? Should I be committed for insanity or stupidity?
I've searched and found both the colored plastic and the color-coded rubber lines. Personally I'd go with the rubber. I'll look into it and see if I can find the companies....
http://www.jegs.com/i/Trans%20Dapt/969/5783/10002/-1?CT=999
http://www.hiperformancestore.com/hosebyfoot.htm
There's also McMaster-Carr
Nylon tubing and reuse the elbows.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-nylon-tubing/=u4tfvk
Would steel brake line work, or are these plastic lines very tiny?
Super tiny. Thought about steel, but smallest I've found is 3/16. Might try it anyway. Would the added volume in the line make any difference?
Dorman sells the nylon hardline under their HELP! brand, Vacuum line. Anybody who has had a 80's - 90's GM product knows about this stuff.
I bought bulk vac line from one of the local parts stores. It was on a spool behind the counter, so you had to ask for it though.
Dusterbd13 wrote: Super tiny. Thought about steel, but smallest I've found is 3/16. Might try it anyway.try a hobby store that does rc cars/models/planes I have seen 3/32 and 1/8 steel tubing there in 18" lengths
Auto parts stores should have them. I managed to break 3 lines earlier this year just by touching them. I went to multiple parts store trying to find the correct inside diameter, but didn't have any luck. Rubber lines in the "close enough" size seem to work just fine.
I could go rubber, but the plastic or metal would be more visually appealing. Any idea how to form the nylon stuff?
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