The cheap nearly, lifetime fix. One length 3/4" electrical conduit. Two pieces 3/4" ID heater hose 1.5" long. 4 Bundle ties. The heater hose is installed on each end of the conduit and becomes couplers to the engine breather and AFM. I can send a picture for anyone that can't get the picture. Stan Wilder
On Sat, 31 May 2003 09:06:45 -0400 "R. Hotchkiss" <hotch@HOTSTRINGS-INC.COM> writes: > Did it 6 years ago, then replaced it again this year as even though > it was > still good. When I first bought my van, the original VW hose was > hard and > broken and the van stalled (VW couldn't figure it out, previous > owner > replaced lots of FI stuff and ignition stuff). Cheap fix, even if I > had to > do it every 6 months, it's still cheaper. > > Richard Hotchkiss > http://www.hotstrings-inc.com > > > > > From: JonR <jon.hathaway@verizon.net> > > Date: Sat, 31 May 2003 09:03:18 -0400 > > To: "R. Hotchkiss" <hotch@HOTSTRINGS-INC.COM> > > Subject: Re: Breather hose ripoff !!!! > > > > > > > > "R. Hotchkiss" wrote: > > > >> Gee, I just went to my FLAPS and got 3/4 inch hose . I think it > cost me > >> $1.50. > >> > > > > you'll be lucky if it lasts 6-9 months... BTDT > > > > this is the actual VW oe breather hose @ $32 a meter > > > > JonR > > > > ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today! |
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