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Old 01-30-2010, 07:15 PM
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Default Good source for underhood rubber pieces

After discovering a boost leak last night from one of the intake manifold hoses (it's hard and cracked rubber), think I might want to replace all of the hoses/old rubber underneath the hood.

Anyone have a source for good parts at less than retail prices? Thanks a ton!
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I replaced all of my vac/boost lines with silicone tubing from McMaster-Carr; item# 51135k262.
None of my parts are stock, so you will have to get a couple of different diameters.
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Awesome thanks for the tip. Killer screen name by the way, Tool is prob. my favorite band of all time
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Oh, how do i specify to them which size tubing/etc? Anyone have a underhood vac/boost line diagram so i make sure i get everything proper?

Thanks again.
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Thanks, I've been to over 20 of their shows, awesome band to see live.

For other sizes, I think to the left of mcmasters screen, you can link back to similar products.
The point of attaching the exact part number I ordered was to make sure you match the material type, wall thickness and durometer.



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