Intake Manifold Vacuum Hose Job
02-27-2014, 02:05 PM
#16
Advanced
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 80
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I just re-did the vacuum lines, and got rid of the metal squid, while I was in there. Once you figure out how your going to route everything, definitely only a 2~3 hour job taking your time. I have no idea why anyone would recommend replacing the squid (#1) - it's metal tubing, the only thing that's NOT going to wear out.
or
Is it 2-3 hours to removed the intake manifold and replace the vacuum lines?
I've called several other shops and they are all quoting 3+ hours just to take off the manifold...
03-25-2014, 11:23 AM
#18
Advanced
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 80
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
So, I ended up getting charged 13.03 hours at $115/hr for this job. Granted they did a few extra things, like replace the throttle body, crank sensors, and turbo coolant pump w/hoses, but those should have only taken 1.5 hours tops to do. So, about 11.5 hours to do the Venturi Delete, Late AOS hose replacement, Vitesse chip, AEM Tru Boost Electronic Controller, and remaining vacuum hoses.
