Hey guys,

Was wondering if anyone here knew how much it would cost to get the vacuum hose replaced if i were to take it to a mechanic??

 

Which one?

What motor?

Why do you want it replaced?

Vacuum hose usually costs a few cents a foot. You replace it by simply getting a piece that's the same size as the dead one and sticking it on there. Gotta be one of the simplest repairs there is. It's something you could likely do yourself, and save about 90% of the cost of having somebody else do it.

 

ok, fair enough, how would i go about replacing it? Its kinda a weird situation because the motor has been replaced. its a 1984 Pontiac Firebird. The engine was originally a carbed 305, but it locked and they replaced it with a 307, or so they say.

 

RB's right. I got mine for like 35 cents a foot..... real cheap. you just find the offending hose, get one of the same size and length, and re-run it. easy as hell..... AND, you don't even need clamps. just plug and play. REMEMBER: you can use fuel line as vacuum hose, but not vacuum hose as fuel line.

 

Can you use that spray silicon lubricant or somthing on vaccume connections? They are such a PITA to get off somtimes.
I'm paying .69 cents a foot, i'm getting ripped off

 

i don't know... i think so, it's just a matter if the silicone willl eat up the rubber. other than that, i think it'd be ok.