Vacuum hose

[Garlic]

Hello everyone,

 

I have recently removed my aftermarket vacuum gauge and would appreciate it if you guys can advise on this issue.

 

Mechanic cut the hose to facilitate installation of a "T" connector, additional outlet was then connected to sender unit.

 

After removing the gauge, I soldered back the stock wires and protected them with heat shrink wrap.

 

The "T" connector is still in my vacuum hose with a length of tubing attached to it, the tubing's end has been sealed with silicon though.

 

Will this cause any problems such as leaks or inaccurate information being sent to ECU? I'm afraid of leaks as accessories shop did not secure "T" connector with clamps.

 

I'm contemplating whether or not to replace the vacuum hose with a new one, will it be expensive to replace?

 

Thanks

[Silver_blade]

I would replace the whole vacuum hose. I think silicon alone is not good enough.

[Wind]

why not just change the connector to those normal 2 ends one? i believe that should be cheap and you can diy as well.

[Wolverman]

sillicone? bad move bro.. leaks...

worse the sillicone plug get sucked in... gone case .. car become sillicone implanted boob job

[Garlic]

 

Will get hose replaced asap, calling workshop tomorrow.

 

Thanks for the feedback.

[Mach]

You can get replacement vacuum hose from some parts shops, sold by the foot. Just take note of the internal diameter you require.

[Wolverman]

U can get performance ones samco sillicone hose... blue ones! Nice!

or yellow

Edited September 11, 2007 by Wolverman

[Garlic]

Nice!

 

Will stick with normal ones, car is just a humble grocery getter.

 

Have made an appointment with a workshop tomorrow, seems pretty easy to DIY but I don't have the right tools for the job. The guy there commented that its the brake line vacuum hose that got cut ...

 

First workshop I went did not even bother to look at the hose, simply said "dunno how to do" and carried on chatting with his customer....

[Qr25vet]

wah lau eh...tap from brake vaccum hose....tts damn dangerous and a fvcked up job lo....once leak u got no brake pedal assistance....

[Garlic]

Yep, workshop told me the same thing.

 

The JB mechanic who did the installation .....

 

Rectified the problem already, two thumbs up for Huat Lee; Nigel refused to charge as its a very simple 10mins job.

[DarkLord]

for Nigel!

[Garlic]

Yep, had two good experiences with him, find him a honest and trust worthy mechanic.

 

He was pretty shocked when he saw the sliced brake hose as well.

[Kaze77]

[Qr25vet]

arboh den... who wouldnt...brake this kinda thing cannot play play one leh....