Vac Hose Job
05-05-2003, 06:39 PM
#24
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Originally Posted by blaze08' date='May 5 2003, 06:42 PM
is it a must to use zip ties on the aftermarket hoses? I just ordered the ones from hosetechniques.com So you guys are saying to get zip ties as well. Oh Man 
05-05-2003, 09:21 PM
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Is there anything else I should replace while I'm at it? I also ordered plug wires (Taylor - spiro pro) and I'm going to get the necessary gaskets this week (Throttle body, Extension Manifold, Inlet gasket on the first turbo). As far as plug go, I haven't got any yet. NGK BUR7EQP leading / BUR9EQP trailing? Is that the best to go with. The only upgrades I have is a downpipe, an Apexi AVC-R boost controller & Apexi turbo timer, Fluidyne radiator, and an Aluminum AST. Not much but a good start...
05-05-2003, 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by vudoodoodoo' date='May 5 2003, 03:21 PM
No, zip ties aren't really needed. I don't zip tie my hoses. Silicone is pretty soft and can hold on to the nipples pretty well. I have to yank them off.
It's an extra 15 seconds per hose of reassurance that they will not blow off.
No rotary shop will do this job without zip ties.
Food for thought.
05-07-2003, 03:58 AM
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I've started teh VAc hose job and i have no clue how to remove the solenoid rack from the car.... i've disconnected most of the vac hoses yet the rack seems still stuck to the car... does anyoen have any details about how the rack is attached to the car?
05-07-2003, 05:14 AM
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Originally Posted by HobbeZ' date='May 7 2003, 05:58 PM
I've started teh VAc hose job and i have no clue how to remove the solenoid rack from the car.... i've disconnected most of the vac hoses yet the rack seems still stuck to the car... does anyoen have any details about how the rack is attached to the car?