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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: rio_gti on 31 May 2012, 17:07

Title: vacuum question
Post by: rio_gti on 31 May 2012, 17:07
i had a thought......

i replaced all the vacuum pipes with silicone ones, but what would happen if they collapsed under vacuum?? what would be the symptoms??

was just a thought as when i temporeraly installed the boost gauge i used some old hose i found (for the fish tank bubblator  :grin: ) and the other day it wasnt working and i found the hose was flat  :embarassed:  so was thinking what could be happening if the other hoses were to flatten under vacuum, as its easy to sqweeze between finger and thumb
Title: Re: vacuum question
Post by: Wayne on 01 June 2012, 00:12
Silicone hoses should not cause a problem, when ever I have fitted a boost gauge I always use silicone hose instead of plastic.
Title: Re: vacuum question
Post by: rio_gti on 01 June 2012, 10:22
just wanted to know what the symptoms would be if the hoses collapsed ie no vacuum going thru the pipes  :undecided: