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« on: May 21, 2012, 06:30:20 PM » |
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When I got my '99 Std I did the desmog, and now have to replace the non-stock vacuum caps every few months. Anyone have a source for good vacuum caps that don't rot and crack within 2-3months. I'm getting really good at/really tired of changing them.
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« Reply #1 on: May 21, 2012, 06:37:26 PM » |
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I used 1 inch. pieces of the old vacuum hose and just put tight screws in the ends. Its been 2 years and 30k miles still look good.
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« Reply #2 on: May 21, 2012, 06:41:48 PM » |
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try fuel injection line. high temp silicon and a bolt/screw. cut it long enough to push as far as you can onto the tube.  have done two like that, so far no complaints.  |
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« Reply #3 on: May 21, 2012, 06:59:54 PM » |
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« Reply #5 on: May 21, 2012, 07:19:43 PM » |
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Silicone hose from a hobby store works real well for me I put 6-8 inch long pieces on each intake then plugged them with a 1 inch piece of aluminum welding rod. I put a T in the line that goes to the petcock and so now I do not need to disconnect anything to do a carb sync I just pull the plugs and hook up my Morgan Carb Tune hide the lines under the carb banks when I don't need them.
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« Reply #6 on: May 21, 2012, 07:20:24 PM » |
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I use the vac caps that come in a big pack from auto zone. Been good for 5 yrs now.
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« Reply #7 on: May 21, 2012, 07:48:50 PM » |
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I hated those!  Tried the ones from the car parts store with black silicone and didn't like those either. Finally went back to Honda's. Happy now. Marty |
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« Reply #8 on: May 21, 2012, 08:21:02 PM » |
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« Reply #9 on: May 21, 2012, 10:40:52 PM » |
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I'm with Willow.....I have bought alot of Red Eye Tech's stuff, and have purchased about 10 sets of those caps....Not one problem with any of them. Good product/ Good guy.
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« Reply #10 on: May 22, 2012, 02:54:40 AM » |
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YoungPup, +1 on Willows post. I had the same problem, put these on and haven't touched them since. They won't break down and rot/crack like the Honda rubber or the auto-parts store rubber caps (which only last 6 months) They are VITON. |
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« Reply #11 on: May 22, 2012, 04:43:47 AM » |
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I have some of the OEM ones, and will be installing them soon...
Five years ago when I looked to replace what was there, all I could find locally
was the wimpy looking ones in the assortment pack at the auto parts store.
I ended up putting a tight one on, and then putting the next size on over that.
I can see back in there that they are discolored now, but seem to still be
functional...
If I had heard about it, I would have tried the bolt in a piece of gas line, that
sounds pretty bullet-proof...
-Mike
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« Reply #12 on: May 22, 2012, 05:03:19 AM » |
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if there the ones for the intake runners just remove the nipples and replace with a small threaded bolt. Problem solved forever. |
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« Reply #13 on: May 22, 2012, 06:17:46 AM » |
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if there the ones for the intake runners just remove the nipples and replace with a small threaded bolt. Problem solved forever. makes for a bit of a problem if you ever want to sync your carbs. |
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« Reply #14 on: May 22, 2012, 06:35:36 AM » |
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if there the ones for the intake runners just remove the nipples and replace with a small threaded bolt. Problem solved forever. + 1 just remove (vac nippers and put in a safe spot in case you ever need to sync) and plug with the small bolts and washer. I also trimmed my bolts (plugs now) down so they don't stick out into the intake tube's. |
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« Reply #15 on: May 22, 2012, 10:43:59 AM » |
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When I got my '99 Std I did the desmog, and now have to replace the non-stock vacuum caps every few months. Anyone have a source for good vacuum caps that don't rot and crack within 2-3months. I'm getting really good at/really tired of changing them.
Went to Lowes and bought I think #5 metric bolts. Removed the pieces from the intake tubes and a little fingernail polish on the new bolts and installed them. Keep your nipples just in case of a carb sank. No vacuum leaks. David |
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« Reply #16 on: May 22, 2012, 01:54:57 PM » |
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I bought a pack of vacuum caps at NAPA last year when I did my desmog and had to replace them already " JUNK " I went back to the hose and bolt .
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« Reply #17 on: May 22, 2012, 03:42:55 PM » |
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if there the ones for the intake runners just remove the nipples and replace with a small threaded bolt. Problem solved forever. IMHO this has to be best simple tech tip that I've seen on a tech forum in a very long time! .... and I can tell you that I hang around many tech forums.  If I didn`t use the vacuum for my cruise control, I would definitely do that. Note: It`s very easy to re-install the nipples if/when a carb sync is required. |
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« Reply #18 on: May 22, 2012, 03:58:05 PM » |
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Nothing new with plugs/screws, my 78 Wing has that as standard. You need to find nipples to do a carb sync. The tips off small hobby type MIG welders make perfect nipples.
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« Reply #19 on: May 22, 2012, 05:17:29 PM » |
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Mc Master Carr, a bag of 50 for around $5.00 I use them and have no problems.
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« Reply #20 on: May 23, 2012, 10:14:44 AM » |
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try fuel injection line. high temp silicon and a bolt/screw. cut it long enough to push as far as you can onto the tube. have done two like that, so far no complaints. I did all mine this way. |
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« Reply #21 on: May 23, 2012, 02:51:45 PM » |
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try fuel injection line. high temp silicon and a bolt/screw. cut it long enough to push as far as you can onto the tube. have done two like that, so far no complaints. I did all mine this way. i think you're where i got the idea. |
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« Reply #22 on: May 23, 2012, 04:54:28 PM » |
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hypalon material vacuum caps last the longest. just research hypalon. posted about this a few yrs ago.
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