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Old 08-07-2011, 02:42 PM
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After much research it seems as if the Audi has many brittle vacuum lines and hoses.
Is there A kit or something I can buy to replace all of these "brittle" lines?

What lines or hoses are the most common to crack?
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Old 08-07-2011, 02:53 PM
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Old 08-07-2011, 05:21 PM
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20' should do since that'll give you some extra. Just make sure you replace them one at a time so you don't lose track of where they all go. Just pull off a section, match the length, cut, and replace. Exact fit: http://www.siliconehose.com/commerce...per-vb-014.htm
 
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Old 08-08-2011, 08:49 AM
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^This. 20' will be plenty, I bought 15' when I did mine and had extra.
 
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Old 08-08-2011, 03:22 PM
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Is there a diagram? Do you know approx how many there are?
Do people sell the bentley manual on here used? I bought a service manual on cd and it is not MAC compatible, aka, waist of money for me.
 

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Old 08-08-2011, 06:04 PM
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You won't need the bentley for this if you just take them off and replace them one by one. I ordered 12' and had extra still
 
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Old 08-08-2011, 07:41 PM
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Exactly. Do one at a time and do every one you can find.
 
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Old 08-08-2011, 08:19 PM
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I bought 15ft. of 7/64" line at an auto parts store and had extra left over. I didn't need any hose clamps because this size fits nice and tight. Like everyone says, do one at a time so you don't forget where one goes. There should be a diagram on the bottom of the hood in case you feel you might miss one.
 
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Old 08-13-2011, 04:52 PM
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Is 3mm (.12in) ok?
 
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Old 08-13-2011, 05:09 PM
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I'm pretty sure it's 3.5"
 


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