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| | | Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 172 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 172 | so i was driving today and heard a weird hissing noise from under the hood and lifted it up and found that the rubber hose that runs off the front of the left side of the brake booster over towards the back of the engine was broken right where it meets the front of the booster. i found it by sticking my finger over it and i heard the hissing stop. my question is, where can i get a new one of these hoses? i would take a picture but im about to leave to go somewhere i hope my description was good enough. i looked through the LMC truck catalog i have here and all they had was the actual booster but not that hose, or i missed it if they did have it. anyway, i would greatly appreciate any help. thanks.
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,097 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,097 | You should be able to buy it by the foot at your local auto parts store. It is normally 1/2" and should be listed as PCV/power brake booster hose.
Fred
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| | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 | What Fred means is, you can find it at your FLAPS. 
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 172 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 172 | what about the actual end on it that attaches to the brake booster? cause i think thats whats broken. i'll have to take a better look at it i guess. heres a pic of one i found on google http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/217842/fullsize/Brake%20Boster%20Vacuum%20Line.JPGit is broken where that little flat fitting thing on the actual brake booster attaches to the hose which runs over towards the engine. can i replace that end fitting as well? and if so where can i find one? | | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | That is called a check valve & is available at any parts store. I use 3/8 vacuum hose that the parts store can cut to length for you or some have it in a package long enough for most applications.
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 172 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 172 | ok so i need a check valve and 3/8" or 1/2" vacuum hose. is there a major difference between the 3/8" and 1/2"? anyway, thanks for all the help guys i really appreciate it. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,703 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,703 | my booster uses 3/8" line with no probs. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | 3/8" fits & 1/2 won't. 1/2" is used on the larger trucks with the booster underneath.
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They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 172 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 172 | okay i'll go get the 3/8" line then. as far as the check valve goes, is there anything specific i should be looking for or should i just match up the one i have or is it something thats completely standard and universal or what? | | | | | Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 172 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 172 | okie dokie everyone, thanks for the help. after calling 3 different advance auto stores i ended up finding the part and drove up there and got the check valve, grommet, i was able to reuse the hose that was there, and i bought a new air filter cause mine was literally black! thanks again guys i appreciate the help. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,756 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,756 | Just blow thru it. you should be able to make it work only one way. I doubt very much that you need a new valve, they seldom go bad. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,703 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,703 | gazim,
his check valve broke at the joint where the rubber hose hooks on the valve.
so he needs a replacement.
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