Vacuum Hose Repair

VACUUM HOSE REPAIR

1. Measure the length of the damaged area of the mini-tube vacuum hose.
2. Cut a piece of standard 3 mm (0.125 inch) inner diameter vacuum hose approximately 25 mm (1 inch) longer than the damaged area of the mini-tube vacuum hose.
3. Cut off the mini-tube vacuum hose on each side of the damaged area.

WARNING: Read the warning information on the product label. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.




4. Dip the mini-tube hose ends in commercially available paint thinner containing methyl ethyl ketone (MEK). This solvent will seal the mini-tube in the vacuum hose.
5. Insert the ends of the mini-tube vacuum hose approximately 9 mm (0.375 inch) into the ends of the standard 3 mm (0.125 inch) service vacuum hose.
6. Shake the service joint after assembly to make sure the O-ring seal solvent is dispersed and the vacuum line is not plugged.
7. Test the system for a vacuum leak in the repair area.
1. Use the Vacuum Tester or equivalent.