Sourcing new vacuum lines for TII - what diameter though??

[Phoenix7]

http://www.paragonperformance.com/Silicone%20hose.html

I don't know if there are other, less expensive, sites but I'd appreciate input.

I am going to redo the whole engine bay (hasn't been done since BEFORE the rebuild back in 2001/2002) and I don't know what sizes are used. I can try and guess-timate again but I'll end up with hoses that I can't use.

So, what are the sizes needed for the TII?

[Comitatus]

http://fc3spro.com/TECH/PROBLEMS/EM/vhoses.htm

Should do the trick....

[Phoenix7]

http://fc3spro.com/TECH/PROBLEMS/EM/vhoses.htm

Should do the trick....RETed for the save and he doesn't even know it. Thanks for the link. IT should help out future searches too.

[Phoenix7]

looks like $90 + Shipping for 55 feet of vac hoses. Seems a tad high but it's cheaper than buying a car-specific kit.

[Max777]

umm, dude, ask kevin! I got 50 ft of 5/32 hose for like, $15 off ebay! 5/32 is what is used for most of the car, as Kevin said!

Hey look at that, for once I'm the one giving advice! :D

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/WINDSHIELD-WIPER-WASHER-VACUUM-HOSE-5-32-ID-X-50_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2em20Q2el1116QQ itemZ300189790333

or buy this one and you're set for whatever car! :D

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VACUUM-HOSE-3-BOXS-7-64-5-32-7-32-50-FT-EA-NEW_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2em20Q2el1116Q QitemZ190228878504


EDIT: but then, I got an S5 N/A so there might be a few hoses that are different!

[85rx-7gsl-se]

umm, dude, ask kevin! I got 50 ft of 5/32 hose for like, $15 off ebay! 5/32 is what is used for most of the car, as Kevin said!

Hey look at that, for once I'm the one giving advice! :D

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/WINDSHIELD-WIPER-WASHER-VACUUM-HOSE-5-32-ID-X-50_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2em20Q2el1116QQ itemZ300189790333

or buy this one and you're set for whatever car! :D

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/WINDSHIELD-WIPER-WASHER-VACUUM-HOSE-5-32-ID-X-50_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2em20Q2el1116QQ itemZ300189790333

Wow, both are the same link, amazing :uhh:

[Boostmaniac]

Wow, both are the same link, amazing :uhh:

Maybe he is trying to make a point?

[85rx-7gsl-se]

Maybe, either way I am just messing with him :D

[Max777]

lol, fixed, sry about that... Anyway, now check my other thread! :D

[85rx-7gsl-se]

Very very nice :D

[Max777]

no, the "other" other thread, the one with all the wiring questions! :D

[85rx-7gsl-se]

Damn :( I am too tired :rofl:

[Comitatus]

umm, dude, ask kevin! I got 50 ft of 5/32 hose for like, $15 off ebay! 5/32 is what is used for most of the car, as Kevin said!

Hey look at that, for once I'm the one giving advice! :D

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/WINDSHIELD-WIPER-WASHER-VACUUM-HOSE-5-32-ID-X-50_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2em20Q2el1116QQ itemZ300189790333

or buy this one and you're set for whatever car! :D

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VACUUM-HOSE-3-BOXS-7-64-5-32-7-32-50-FT-EA-NEW_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2em20Q2el1116Q QitemZ190228878504


EDIT: but then, I got an S5 N/A so there might be a few hoses that are different!

That stuff may be cheaper, and would probably work in certain applications, but in my mind I would consider that hose to be very different from a high quality silicone vacuum hose.

I urge you to compare a quality silicone hose next to a hose like the ones linked above. You should be able to tell a difference.

Just my $.02, but I don't know much...

[Phoenix7]

That stuff may be cheaper, and would probably work in certain applications, but in my mind I would consider that hose to be very different from a high quality silicone vacuum hose.

I urge you to compare a quality silicone hose next to a hose like the ones linked above. You should be able to tell a difference.

Just my $.02, but I don't know much...^^^ I was thinking the same thing. I dunno, 90+ shipping is still cheaper than the car specific kits and I'll get a lot of hoses!

[Max777]

I think that silicone is over-rated, since the hose I listed is OEM rated, and silicone only has limited tolerance to gasoline and oil, which cant help but be present in an engine bay...

Also, I happen to like black, and to me a bunch of blue or red silicone hoses scream rice-a-rony a little too much. Maybe If I had a GT42R to back it up? :lol:

I say, it's your money. If you think that silicone hoses are THAT much better, then go get em! The reason I posted my advice is that the same advice was given to me earlier by Kevin Landers when I needed help.

[Phoenix7]

well they hold up better to the heat (I'm sure you saw some brittle lines during your teardown), are self lubricating, less likely to kink and doesn't tear as easily. The oil and gas tolerance is an issue but you really should try to keep your engine bay clean. If you are getting oil on the lines then you need to find the leak before the motor dies (same applies to the gas).

As far as the rice-a-roni look? I was planning on using multiple colors so others could see where the emissions vacuum lines are, along with the turbo, manifold and other engine lines.

I can save a few bucks but I've learned that cheaping out doesn't pan out for me. I end up replacing the same thing multiple times.

[Max777]

Hmm, wow, that is an interesting idea! Ok, if i find silicone in BLACK, then I might do this later as well, when I have extra money i dont mind spending.

[Phoenix7]

so far the best prices are from the Baker's link in RETed's write-up.

[Comitatus]

Hmm, wow, that is an interesting idea! Ok, if i find silicone in BLACK, then I might do this later as well, when I have extra money i dont mind spending.

Silicone comes in about any color you could want. All mine are black.

Can you find the rice in this picture? :lol:

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj50/ComitatusRX7/DSCF0033-1.jpg

[classicauto]

Silicone comes in about any color you could want. All mine are black.

Can you find the rice in this picture? :lol:

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj50/ComitatusRX7/DSCF0033-1.jpg

Yeah! What about that riced out bling bling hood prop huh?? :) lol

And as far as someone mentioning silicone being inferior to any type of other hose available - not a chance.

Provided its ACTUALLY silicone, and not that "silicone" shit that you buy in a box at Autozone - it will probably outlast your car.

My turbo oil drain is pure silicone, 5/8", and has been through 5 engines and over 35,000km's in total. I just pulled it off and its still fine......this is an OIL DRAIN, so its constantly full of 180* + oil and sits beside my 1500F exhaust manifold (although I wrapped it where its close)

Definetly no disadvangtes running it.

My vac lines are black silicone/viton mix. Bought through speedmachine back in the day (the fact that I bought them from Speedmachine should tell you how long they've been in service :lol:) and have been on and off more times then I can count, and been driven as many miles as the oil drain.

[Phoenix7]

it has to be special silicone since it's an oil line?


I'm debating the tutti-frutti colors though. (help others see where the lines go? or make the car look like I want it to? tough choice)

[classicauto]

Well I'm not sure. It IS for oil drain, so I'm sure its thicker/whatnot. More then anything its just oversized....5/8 silicone hose isn't exactly common. But regardless of whether its special or not - its silicone. Stinky ass silicone! :lol: (thats how I judge silicone quality, the stinkier the better :rofl:.........seriously)

http://www.atpturbo.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=ATP-OIL-024&Category_Code=ATP-OIL1

Thats the drain hose. "hi temp silicone"

[Phoenix7]

ATP TURBO!!! THANKS. THat's within 30 minutes of me so I can go pick up some stuff there. I just couldn't, for the life of me, remember the name of the company.