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Are you replacing the lines with rubber or silicone? Quality silicone line (like from hightempsilicone.com or hosetechniques.com) isn't as picky if the end isn't perfect. Cheap vacuum line will split unless it's cut perfectly smoothly.
I replaced about 80% of the vacuum lines on a friend's car this weekend and just used my Swiss army knife to cut the lines. No problem. Hose Techniques has a hose cutter that's basically a cigar chopper - that would actually work really well.
Dale
I replaced about 80% of the vacuum lines on a friend's car this weekend and just used my Swiss army knife to cut the lines. No problem. Hose Techniques has a hose cutter that's basically a cigar chopper - that would actually work really well.
Dale
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Originally Posted by rescueranger
what tools are you guys using to cut the vacuum lines? i tried a razor blade but it doesnt cut the ends very straight .. ive also tried regular scissors but they dont seem to be sharp enough ..
also, use one of those long thin bbq lighters to heat up the ends of the old hoses. They will pull right off with some wiggling and will save you many broken check valves and solenoids .
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Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
A cigar cutter works great.
also, use one of those long thin bbq lighters to heat up the ends of the old hoses. They will pull right off with some wiggling and will save you many broken check valves and solenoids .
also, use one of those long thin bbq lighters to heat up the ends of the old hoses. They will pull right off with some wiggling and will save you many broken check valves and solenoids .
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Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
also, use one of those long thin bbq lighters to heat up the ends of the old hoses. They will pull right off with some wiggling and will save you many broken check valves and solenoids .
Dale
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Are you replacing the lines with rubber or silicone? Quality silicone line (like from hightempsilicone.com or hosetechniques.com) isn't as picky if the end isn't perfect. Cheap vacuum line will split unless it's cut perfectly smoothly.
I replaced about 80% of the vacuum lines on a friend's car this weekend and just used my Swiss army knife to cut the lines. No problem. Hose Techniques has a hose cutter that's basically a cigar chopper - that would actually work really well.
Dale
I replaced about 80% of the vacuum lines on a friend's car this weekend and just used my Swiss army knife to cut the lines. No problem. Hose Techniques has a hose cutter that's basically a cigar chopper - that would actually work really well.
Dale
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Originally Posted by macdaddy
quick disclaimer from GoodfellaFD3s's attorney: not to be used on fuel lines!
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if all you have is a razor blade, lay the hose flat on a hard surface, place the razor blade on the top of the hose and push down. It will slice right through the hose and make a clean cut.
We cut all of our hose with a craftsman hose cutter.
If you order from us dont forget to use your discount coupon. After you have built the order in the shopping cart use the coupon RX7010105DISC for a -10% discount on your entire order.
We cut all of our hose with a craftsman hose cutter.
If you order from us dont forget to use your discount coupon. After you have built the order in the shopping cart use the coupon RX7010105DISC for a -10% discount on your entire order.
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of all things, only because one was available, a hand garden pruner for roses (anvil cut).
wish I would of known about the bbq lighter trick.
suggest replacing the back two phillips screws on the rack with hex heads, much easier to r/r with allen wrench.
wish I would of known about the bbq lighter trick.
suggest replacing the back two phillips screws on the rack with hex heads, much easier to r/r with allen wrench.
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