mdex

I have a leak in the vac line to the KLR... does anyone know the specifications of the line for replacement? Is length etc. critical? I called the dealer to get a replacement, but they will not have it in stock in time for me to make it to the track this weekend (the main reason I own the car).

If anyone could point me in the correct direction to find a replacement line I would be greatly appreciative.

Marc

Sam Lin

In a hurry, you can use any standard hard vacuum line - cut it a few inches from the KLR box and splice it in with soft line, and splice with soft line onto the manifold barb.

Order then goes: KLR-compression fitting-stock hardline-short length of soft vac tubing-random (new) hardline-short length of soft vac tubing-barb on banjo-manifold.

Sam

mdex

Thanks Sam, I know that in my old corrado if you went with anything other than the stock line you messed things up, good to know that isn't the case here.

Marc

Sam Lin

The issue comes with the soft vac line, you want as little of that serving as the actual line "wall" as possible. (like in between hardlines in a splice, that little tiny length).

Sam

hosrom_951

I know this might not work. Why can't you use stock or standard hard vacuum lines? i know that the KLR line is yellowish (should be transparent?) but i do not see why it shouldn't work. But connecting that to the rear banjo bolt should also have a minor modification. Opinions anyone?

GeorgeNZ

Whats the issue with using soft vacuum line?

Charlotte944

A "soft" vacuum line will tend to collapse under vacuum which is like putting a restriction between the manifold and the KLR.

The net result is the KLR will either respond more slowly, or maybe even not at all, and that can't be a good thing.

GeorgeNZ

sounds like a bit of an old wives tail to me - purpose built vacuum line unsuitable for use in situations experiencing vacuuum?

Is this why everyone is swapping out their old factory lines with the aftermarket soft line kits?

I'm not looking to be antagonistic - just looking to find the material issue and avoid the motherhood