wutangwisdom Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 wondering if anyone has vacuum hose specs for my 1989 4.0 5 speed 2wd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockfrog Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Specs? As in sizes? Replace the ones you want to keep with 3/16" brake line. If you are going around the EGR, most of those lines will go away. Most of the Vacuum mess is all to do with the EGR system (from valve to transducer then on to the fender mounted solenoid) and a few more for the heat stove (which is really all but useless with efi anyway ... Another throwback to carburetion). What you'll be left with is the FPR line, the MAP line, and the CCV line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wutangwisdom Posted June 15, 2015 Author Share Posted June 15, 2015 didnt think it was carburated since it has Fuel injectors....... AM I wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marine1Texas Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 when he said carb he did not mean it was a carb engine. it is fuel injection. he meant egr came from carb days that a lot had egrs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser54 Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wutangwisdom Posted June 15, 2015 Author Share Posted June 15, 2015 thanks for the diagram I'm actually looking for hose diameter specs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser54 Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 thanks for the diagram I'm actually looking for hose diameter specs Take a sample to the parts store........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Or measure the ID's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockfrog Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Well, if 3/16" brake line fits snuggly ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser54 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Well, if 3/16" brake line fits snuggly ... Well, that's just too simple, ain't it? LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wutangwisdom Posted June 16, 2015 Author Share Posted June 16, 2015 yeah thats what I'm going to do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wutangwisdom Posted June 16, 2015 Author Share Posted June 16, 2015 off topic is installing a oil catcher bad for the engine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Well, if 3/16" brake line fits snuggly ... Yep. 3/16" is the only size used for vacuum hose everywhere on the vehicle. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser54 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 off topic is installing a oil catcher bad for the engine? Where do you plan on installing it? Under the oil filter adapter, from the valve cover, distributor gasket, rear main seal, inside the air cleaner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockfrog Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 That's almost depressing ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wutangwisdom Posted June 17, 2015 Author Share Posted June 17, 2015 i was going to install the oil catcher cause half of my air filter was covered in oil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser54 Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 i was going to install the oil catcher cause half of my air filter was covered in oil If all the vacuum harnesses were intact, along with the grommets in the valve cover, your air filter might not be covered in oil. Also, do my Tip 25. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wutangwisdom Posted June 17, 2015 Author Share Posted June 17, 2015 yeah I'm planning on doing this after I get all the major things done to get her on the road the vacuum hoses I am replacing now are the airbox hoses should have been more specific on which vacuum hoses. the 3/16 brake line replaces the plastic lines that go into the harness near the airbox. can i use metal brake lines to replace these or should they be plastic as well ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megadan Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 It's not hard to put a simple oil catch can in if you want to help prevent oil and you have already done everything you can to prevent it. I have a cheap e-bay unit that I bought. I added a simple tube to the inlet fitting with some holes in it to help direct the oil down but keep air drawn in. I am looking to mount it to the air box for simplicity. If you want to go even cheaper, a good sealed jar and a couple of fittings from the hardware store would work. Now, if you want something to collect oil that would otherwise go into the intake manifold, you will want an actual separator for the line coming off the rear of the head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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