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DISCUSSION => General Topics => Topic started by: fiftytakedowns on September 03, 2009, 12:38:24 AM

Title: Hose Collapsing Post ICV!
Post by: fiftytakedowns on September 03, 2009, 12:38:24 AM

Hey,

The hose is collapsing Post ICV and I have had tons of problesm with my idle, bogging, hesitation etc:
http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9308
http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7894

I replaced the hose, and it still collapses, I need a tough silicone hose or soemthing more sturdy that wont collapse under vacuum. Any Idea where to find one, and correct sizing?

I tried putting in a spring/ a brace on the inside, but it really doesnt work.

any help?

Title: Hose Collapsing Post ICV!
Post by: AcSchnitzer318is on September 03, 2009, 02:48:14 AM

Go to the help section of any FLAPS, get a container or vacuum line butt connectors in whatever size the ICV hose is.  Then cut the hose you have in half where it is collapsing... you will never have problems again.  Worked like a charm for me for the last 1.5 years.

Title: Hose Collapsing Post ICV!
Post by: fiftytakedowns on September 03, 2009, 09:19:01 PM

good plan, I think I may even get a T connector and throw in a vacuum gauge.

Title: Hose Collapsing Post ICV!
Post by: Jimmy Lewis on September 08, 2009, 11:29:03 PM

I used some hose from a marine store meant for plumbing fresh water on boats, and it is very stiff stuff.