Vacuum Hose Size

[VAJeepGeek]

I've been reading everywhere that the vacuum hoses should be replaced on our FSJs.. but what size vacuum hoses are required to replace all of them. After doing a lot of searching, I've found decent deals on 3mm, 6mm, 8mm, and 10mm hoses. Even found some kits for combos of all... Any help would be appreciated.

Thanx...

[joe]

I don't know what size each componet takes but just clip off a inch or two of the ones you need and match them at the parts store. They sell the stuff on a roll by the foot. Comes in 1/8", 1/4" etc...never seen it in metric through. The small stuff is about $0.23/ft

[VAJeepGeek]

I've been looking for different colored hoses at places like Jegs and Summit. Thats probably why they listed in metric, for the foriegn cars. I thought having a different colored vacuum hose, other than black, would help in trouble shooting later.

Here's a stupid question, is the size based on the outside width or inside opening of the hose?

Thanks again for helping a rookie!

[joe]

Fred, it's inside diameter of the hose. I don't know where you'd go for colored hose other than the places you mentioned. Napa just carries black on the bulk rolls.

[sailingjeep]

-joe:
I can add to your quote: ". . .race horses, fancy women, and racing sailboats."

[KivaKid]

You could use remote control airplane fuel line for some smaller sizes of vac hose. They sell all sorts of colors. I used blue for the lines down at the QT. tongue.gif

Fuel Line Link (http://aerotrend.com/shop_tubing.htm)

[ December 09, 2002, 07:51 PM: Message edited by: KivaKid ]