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Boost transducer vacuum pipe

Postby novacaine » Sun 26.04.2015, 20:05

Hi All

Does anyone know the inner diameter of the vacuum pipe that connects to the boost transducer?

Mines looking pretty brittle and I don't want to remove it until I have the correct tubing in hand.

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Re: Boost transducer vacuum pipe

Postby dapinky » Sun 26.04.2015, 20:18

I'm not really surprised that yours has gone brittle - the photo shows it to be kinked all over the place :shock:



Okay, then, I'll be serious - I used a 'standard' silicone vacuum hose with 3mm internal diameter - just make sure you get vacuum hose, not standard hose - it has a much thicker wall so it doesn't collapse under (negative) pressure.

I ended up changing all of my vacuum hoses whilst I was there, and I think it was about 7m in total (including the heater etc) - but if you only need a small bit, then it can be bought in half meter lengths for just over a quid - and a choice of colours. See ebay advert here.
Dave

Just the one now, but this one's mine! - and it will be finished eventually..... - but also temporary custodian of a project until it is finished enough for Angie to drive it


...oh, and a 2006 Freelander destined for the jungles of The Gambia - 4500 miles across roads, desert and tracks - what could possibly go wrong?
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Re: Boost transducer vacuum pipe

Postby novacaine » Sun 26.04.2015, 20:32

The kinky pipe is down to my paint skills :mrgreen:

I had that exact link saved in my watch list.

Thank you for the help Dapinky
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