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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 03:22 PM
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i found out one of the hoses that leads in the engine is broken..any ideas how much this hose cost to replace??
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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 03:23 PM
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~6 bucks worth of vac line/clamps and 30 minutes of your own time.
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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 03:24 PM
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actually that one is a bitch to change, he is DBW.
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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 03:25 PM
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the part is cheap, the effort is a pita.
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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 03:27 PM
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Buy the 3.5 mm silicone stuff. We've had great luck with it.
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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 03:28 PM
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Default Hey paul..

any long term effect for running it w/ that line broken?..i think i had it for a while and didn't notice....i think thats whats throwing the code...
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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 03:30 PM
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its can cause CELs and limp mode.
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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 03:35 PM
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Default Thanks! problem fixed it wasn't that bad...took 30mins...

it was a bitch removing it though..luckily i got small hands..hahaha..
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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 03:37 PM
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it's not THAT bad..
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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 04:15 PM
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just have to move some stuff around and unplugs a few things.
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