I checked my brake servo vacuum hose

Post by **kevtherev** » 04 Jun 2007, 16:34

and found it leaked like a sieve

The reinforced hose that leaves the inlet manifold to the one way valve was amongst the suspects for weak mixture.
Upon checking it by filling the hose with water (after removing it!) and blowing it with my finger on the other end....produced a nice watering can effect.
codged together a temporary replacement and ...Bonus! better brakes and a smoother sounding engine.

I may need a trip to Gasure to recheck the mixture.

and there is of course replacing the hose ....main dealer?

Post by **skell** » 04 Jun 2007, 17:13

Kev

You should be able to get servo hose from a decent auto factors or here

http://www.nfauto.co.uk/gates.htm 1/4 way down page

I don't know what diameter it is but I guess you do as you have the pipe off.

Post by **kevtherev** » 04 Jun 2007, 17:36

Aaah yes that will do nicely I'll just measure the I/D

[img:225:119]http://www.nfauto.co.uk/images/august20 ... m_hose.jpg[/img]

As I only need about 10" the rest will be available to any one who needs it

Nice one skell...hose heaven that site

dalmationman · Post by **dalmationman** » 04 Jun 2007, 20:11

I suggest you leave it leaking.
Might improve your braking ability if you mend it