Vacuum Hose Repair
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Measure the length of the damaged area of the mini-tube vacuum hose.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 section.
- Shake the service joint after assembly to make sure the O-ring seal solvent is dispersed and the vacuum line is not plugged.
- Test the system for a vacuum leak in the repair area.
- Use the Vacuum Tester or equivalent.