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  1. #1 Source for aftermarket rubber vacuum fittings (boots)? 
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    I'm looking for all the rubber vacuum boots that GM used to conect all of the vacuum lines. Mine are old and worn, likely causing massive vacuum leaks. I know I can get them from the dealer, but I was hoping to find some aftermarket. Anyone know of an aftermarket source?
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    autozone sells a vac line kit, last one i saw was like 15 bucks or so. came with a bunch of tee's and fittings, no vac hose tho. at least i didn't see any in the box.

    98 Buick Regal GS, F body brakes, Caddy STS wheels, tinted tails L36 bottom end, lightly ported heads, 1.95 roller rockers, headers, gen 5 N* 3.0 pulley, FSIC, 42 lb injectors, a BrandonHall rebuilt trans, DHP tuned and AEM water/Meth injection https://goo.gl/gpV5kW
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    Thanks, I'll take a look. The vacuum lines are primarily metal and plastic (IIRC), it's just the boots that connect them together seem to be rotting.
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    there are also kits on line to change everything over to "new" nice fat silicon colored vac tubing, i've seen a few on here with them, but don't know where to order it.

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    I was just wondering this myself! i'll have to check out autozone! i found some that were getting bad.
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    I haven't looked into it any further. I actually took duct tape and wrapped mine, then secured them with several zip ties. Definitely not a recommended long-term solution, but works for now.
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    I actually was just in there broke, well dry rotted boot broke while polishing fuel rails. Autozone didnt really help me but hey maybe your can
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    I used black duct tape, so it doesn't look TOO ghetto. I'm really surprised that there isn't an aftermarket source for the boots. They are unique items and there are a lot of 3800s on the road; I think they'd be highly marketable item.
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    your not looking hard enough there is a vac line kit for these cars. its on line, and you need to cut it all to size.

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