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    You could probably just tape it up really well since its just a vac line for the hvac. Unless you cut it up really bad
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    Quote Originally Posted by Swiggles View Post
    You could probably just tape it up really well since its just a vac line for the hvac. Unless you cut it up really bad
    See, here's the problem with that: that vacuum line connects to multiple spots and will cause issues. Fix it right the first time.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SlowNA06 View Post
    See, here's the problem with that: that vacuum line connects to multiple spots and will cause issues.
    Its a straight line that runs from the tree to the HVAC. It doesnt connect to anything else. But I agree, fix it right. Get at least 8ft of vac line and rerun that line.

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    Quote Originally Posted by KeithGTP03 View Post
    Its a straight line that runs from the tree to the HVAC. It doesnt connect to anything else.
    Whut?

    The vacuum manifold connects to no less than the intake, brake booster, and bypass valve vacuum actuator, as well as the HVAC.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SlowNA06 View Post
    Whut?

    The vacuum manifold connects to no less than the intake, brake booster, and bypass valve vacuum actuator, as well as the HVAC.
    Yes, but the HVAC line runs directly from the manifold to the HVAC. You can just cap off the HVAC port on the manifold and it wont affect anything. You'll just have issues switching levels on your heater/ac.

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    Quote Originally Posted by KeithGTP03 View Post
    Yes, but the HVAC line runs directly from the manifold to the HVAC. You can just cap off the HVAC port on the manifold and it wont affect anything. You'll just have issues switching levels on your heater/ac.
    I know that if I disconnect this line from the engine it will idle funny. The line cant be broken that bad because its idling fine.
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    There's a chance that i may have also clipped some of the wires. Everything is working fine. Ill check to see if i hit anything in the morning.
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