Need New TB Vacuum Lines

[Invasion1]

Thanks Jeff


im headed to the dealer monday to see if i can get it if not i will be in touch....
:)

[Invasion1]

Ordered the Vacuum Line Kit Today!!!!!

even had one in Ontario, will be here tomorow.... :D

they had everythig on my shopping list except when i checked the avaliability of a new EGR tube Assembily.......

its been discontinued!!!

Jeff i asked you about this before and you said you had some or could get some?

the EGR is disabled, unless I somehow hit 151*C, so i still think i need a uncracked tube!!

anyway Jeff lemme know on that one

thanks
Dave

[Jeff M]

Yes, that is another one of those items I bought quite a few to have after they were discontinued!  And our agreement still stands on doing these parts  :?  Even if you have EGR disabled, that is still going to be an exhaust leak, like when the OEM crossovers leak, that will either suck air like a crossover pipe crack when you are idling/cruising, or blow when under boost, which if in the right/wrong place, can melt things from the hot exhaust coming out.  Had an owner who melted the vacuum line going to his FPR and MAP, so we need to hook you up.

What happened to your name, it use to be Davis now is David and Invasion1....you guys looking to invade or something  :lol:

Jeff M

[Invasion1]

Picked up my Vac line kit today and installed

well worth the $35


and major junk yard score today too

found a NOT CRACKED EGR tube!!!!!!!!!!

a 282 Getrag equipt Grand Prix (which i have bought all the 5-speed parts from it as of today)  8)

a A/C Compressor Brace i somehow lost  :oops:

and a nice upper intake Plug wire loom


anyway well worth a afternoon at the wrecker  :D

[Jeff M]

Thanks for the update 8) !  Nice scores too :D !!  Was more a gold mine then a salvage yard :lol:   Just don't bend that EGR Tube any more than you have to!!!...attach it carefully when putting it into the car, checking the alignment of the tube to the EGR Bung on the crossover pipe before securing to the EGR Housing.

How did it go getting the tight-ass vacuum line end into the top of the TB??  Learn any tricks other than mine?..always open to more ideas!!!

All sounds good, continued good luck!!

Jeff M

[Invasion1]

a gold mine indeed, they had to kick me out at 5:00 pm cause they were closing...... :lol:

the Vac lines when into the TB fairly easy, i used your method actually, with a bit of coolant.

and my clip holds them in really well  :wink:

that EGR tube almost looks and feels new.......very strong and durable, don't get me wrong im treating with TLC when i go to install it (need to get a gasket still)

i almost have the engine fully assembiled now and its going in the car friday or saturday if i can find some helpers.

can't wait to spin some 245's  :D

[Jeff M]

Getting so close you can smell the rubber burning eh  :lol:  :D   It is nice after a long time of working to enjoy all your good efforts!!!  Looking forward to hearing how it goes!!

Jeff M

[GutlessSupreme]

Something to throw in quick on the subject of the TB and vac lines...

I found a 2.8 base model GP in the yard today. The TB had four lines running from it, just like the turbo :?: the fourth line went to the EGR, I didn't check to see where the other three went specifically. Didn't they have MAF sensors in '88? I don't know anything about them but is it something that would require an extra vacuum line?

[Jeff M]

:shock:  Boy you learning something every day!!!  Never looked at an oldie to know that, never heard anyone state it either, until now 8)   There is one line that runs to the FPR and the same onto the MAP, the other that goes under the upper intake goes to the back where it attaches to the line that feeds via a Check Valve to stop boost pressure; the Cruise and Vacuum Reservoir ball and a "T" that branches off and goes through the firewall to the HAVC System.  the other 2 are for the EGR and Canister Purge.  That is all I know, but thanks to you an interesting tid-bit is added!!

Jeff M

[Invasion1]

ya i saw a 1988/89 GP at the wreckers and the Vacuum lines had 4 just like the TGP's

they were broke but you could still see the ends in the TB.

ya Jeff im getting close..............just spent a all nighter installing the Engine in the CS.....bored and couldn't sleep

its sitting in the engine bay now and when i get some sleep i gotta start hooking all the odds and ends.......

:)