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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Jasikasisback on 03 May 2013, 21:53

Title: the black vacuum line-where can i get decent replacement
Post by: Jasikasisback on 03 May 2013, 21:53

these are the two black braided 3mm vacuum lines near the air intake plastic bedpan shaped air intake above the throttlebody. i bought some on ebay but they tend to collapse and starve the engine of air. are they available anywhere? my silicone ones are not a goid replacement.:(

Title: Re: the black vacuum line-where can i get decent replacement
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 03 May 2013, 22:28

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/venairperformancesiliconehoses

I bought some 3mm silicone tubing on eBay from these guys about a year ago and it's been absolutely fine.

Title: Re: the black vacuum line-where can i get decent replacement
Post by: itavaltalainen on 04 May 2013, 09:44

I used marine grade fuel line with ID 3mm for vacuum hoses on my engine. Works brilliant - they are braided on the outside as well as fairly thick (OD is a lot larger than original vacuum hose) so don't collapse easily.

Title: Re: the black vacuum line-where can i get decent replacement
Post by: Jasikasisback on 05 May 2013, 10:23

where can i buy stuff like that?

Title: Re: the black vacuum line-where can i get decent replacement
Post by: itavaltalainen on 05 May 2013, 12:50

egay ;)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_odkw=petrol+hose+3mm+id&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0&_nkw=braided+petrol+hose+3mm+id&_sacat=0

Title: Re: the black vacuum line-where can i get decent replacement
Post by: VW BUSH on 05 May 2013, 15:32

OEM £3 pm at VW, or completely free if you raid the automation dept at work :grin: