I found a vacuum leak the hard way...the line broke. This example occurred in one of the HVAC hard plastic lines in the engine compartment - I think it is the small diameter white tube. This is one of the lines that connects to the HVAC control on the dash.
I was able to patch this using some aluminum butt splice connectors and heat shrink tubing I have but, want to find a more permanent solution. I have been chasing a suspected vacuum leak for ~18 months and I suspect this will happen again. Now my 4L typically starts with a lower engine speed flare and it occurs over a shorter period of time during the warm weather months. Ultimately, I need to examine the entire vacuum line system when spring arrives.
What have others used to replace these hard plastic lines when they fail? I was considering buying some of the CIS fuel line at an eTailer I noticed in WI to see if it will work.
I was able to patch this using some aluminum butt splice connectors and heat shrink tubing I have but, want to find a more permanent solution. I have been chasing a suspected vacuum leak for ~18 months and I suspect this will happen again. Now my 4L typically starts with a lower engine speed flare and it occurs over a shorter period of time during the warm weather months. Ultimately, I need to examine the entire vacuum line system when spring arrives.
What have others used to replace these hard plastic lines when they fail? I was considering buying some of the CIS fuel line at an eTailer I noticed in WI to see if it will work.
